New Member from Toronto ON (GTA)

[John Craig]

Hope I've started this correctly.  If not, I know someone will give me feedback for next time.

Hello everyone,

I created an account a little while ago; however am just getting around to completing my profile information and sending out this introduction.

My name as you likely already saw is John Craig.  I live in Mississauga ON - just west of the large city of Toronto ON.  I've lived in various areas of the GTA over the last 17 years.  My wife and I (now ex-wife) had bought two new homes in Brampton several years ago (2002 and 2005) and of course both have been sold.  That is the extent of my real estate experience.

I was born in Smiths Falls ON - about 45 minutes SW of Ottawa.  When I was young my mother and I moved just down the highway to the country with her boyfriend in Portland ON.  Spent the rest of my childhood growing up on a farm and construction company.  Her boyfriend and I built four new homes together so I still have some basic knowledge of home construction.

I'm a country boy and am now trapped in the big city.  I work as a Business Specialist in a Change Management/Project Management group for a large Canadian Bank.  This has been my career for the last 17 years; however it's not my passion by any means.

Almost a year ago I noticed a suggested post on Facebook and I wound up attending a Fortune Builders seminar.  The more I heard the more excited I got about the possibilities.  The biggest things I got from the seminar is that it wasn't something that was impossible for the average person to do.  Of course time, experience and dedication to always do your best are some of the keys to success.

I have recently remarried and plan to finally end the endless and grueling financial struggles.  Short and long term goals are to achieve financial freedom and locate the dream home/property I've always wanted.

I'm starting to dive into the valuable documentation and information on this site and look forward to connecting with all the great people on here!

Take care,

John