Hello Wisconsin! Newbie from Milwaukee, WI - First Post

[Marty Anderson]

Hello Biggerpockets Community!

My name is Marty Anderson, and as the title suggests, I am a newbie from Milwaukee looking to break into REI. I am new to the forums, but have been educating myself through the BP podcasts, the forums, and books. However it I have recently adopted the "imperfect action is better than perfect planning" mindset, so no more lurking. I am finally excited to start connecting with all the bright minds in this community!

A bit about myself: I am 27 years old and have a Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am currently earning steady W2 income through my engineering career and try to live below my means while still enjoying life. I was born and raised in the mid-west, but have lived in SoCal for a year, so I'm grateful to be starting my REI career in a less aggressive market. I enjoy reading, learning, live music, and great conversation.

My first REI goal is to use house hacking to purchase a small multi-family property in the East Side, Lower East Side, or Bay View neighborhoods of Milwaukee. I am realistic about prices in these neighborhoods, but still desire a minimum of $100 in cash flow per unit when I eventually move out. I am looking to achieve this by 31 MAR 2017.

I look forward to connecting and interacting with this fantastic community in the forums and through local meetups.  See you