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Updated about 8 years ago, 11/15/2016

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Clarke Monroe
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New Member from Kennesaw, Georgia

Clarke Monroe
Pro Member
  • Kennesaw, GA
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Hello BiggerPockets community!

My name is Clarke Monroe and I am very excited to be writting my first post! I recently joined BP after listening to a couple of the terrific audiobooks by BP publishing.  

I am 29 years old and an electronics engineer currently working at Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta.  It's a good job, but from where I live in Kennesaw, this means about 2 hours in the car each day.  This long commute has become more and more difficult to stomach over the past couple years, especially as our family has recently gotten bigger. 

It's during this long ride that I've been devouring a multitude of REI books for the past 6 months. I'm very much a newbie as I have not yet made any deals. But with that said, I feel my education is reaching the point where I can make my first step into the REI waters. Furthermore, I'm eager and motivated to ditch the 9-to-5 along with that rough commute to spend more time with family and to be in direct control of my income.

I'm primarily interested in the buy and hold strategy for the long-term passive rental income.  Though, I'm open to other stategies that help achieve my family and financial goals.

If you live in or near Kennesaw and are passionate about REI, I would love to meet you and learn more about what you do.

Thanks for your time!

Clarke Monroe

  • Clarke Monroe
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    Kalimah Jenkins
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    • Marietta, GA
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    Kalimah Jenkins
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    • Marietta, GA
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    Parker Stiles Do you still have that Acworth lot?

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    Parker Stiles
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    Parker Stiles
    • Flipper/Rehabber
    • Acworth, GA
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    I never had a lot in acworth. I had one in Cartersville, but it sold.

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    Clarke Monroe
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    Clarke Monroe
    Pro Member
    • Kennesaw, GA
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    Hi @Eli Rose !

    Thanks for reaching out!  I would love to attend the next meeting.  Is there a BP page (or other site) for the group?

  • Clarke Monroe
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    Clarke Monroe
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    Clarke Monroe
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    • Kennesaw, GA
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    Hi @Parker Stiles !  I'd like to go full-time perhaps in January but not sure how to make the transition.  I'd like to have at least one deal under my belt before I give up the job.  I'll have to hit you up to see how you did it.  Thanks for reaching out!

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    Ernie Mathes
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    Welcome to the site and your future. The last time i was on here, there were Kennesaw area meet-ups. Are we still doing this members? If not how can we start them again?  

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    Parker Stiles
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    yes we are still doing it. May be making some changes which will be brought up soon. @Jered Sturm, @Eli Rose