New, New Guy in West TX

[Ben Davis]

Hi guys,

Name's Ben Davis. I'm active military stationed in San Angelo, TX, and am thrilled to be a joining such a positive and enterprising group of like-minded individuals!

A bit about me... I've served just over 12 years in the Air Force and plan at the moment is to retire from active duty sometime around summer 2024. Originally from the Omaha area (also have pretty strong ties to Tri-Cities, Washington) my plan isn't so much to invest where I currently reside as much as it is where I plan to settle after the military in one of the aforementioned markets.

Following the advice I've heard so often regarding how best to get started, I'm seeking to educate myself and get my financial house in order. We did buy a home while stationed in the Augusta, GA area about 10 years ago which we planning on holding as long as it's advantageous to do so. Would love some assistance analyzing the numbers of our property, but will save that for another time...

My long-term goal at the moment is to replace, and eventually double my income with the military, so that when I am ready to retire, I can truly be free to enjoy my family, travel, and do some good in this world. I'm passionate about learning, sports, music, and want the freedom to expose my kids to all of it!

I feel like I have some of the pieces I need, but lack the courage, the time (currently in grad school, work full time, and family is sort of important to me...) and the organization to really take off. My immediate plan is to, as I said, get my house in order and get smart on what I'm wanting to do, so I can mitigate the inherent risks involved so I can get my wife onboard!

TLDR;

New guy. West TX. Excited to be here. Ready to learn.

-bd