New Member from Birmingham, Alabama

[Jamie O'Brien]

Hello Bigger Pockets!

I've always been interested in real estate investing, but, like many, never took the time to understand it and was afraid to jump in. That was, until a "deal" fell in my lap. I'm currently under contract on my first deal with a partner and decided that it was time to learn real estate.... Backwards. I know. Luckily, we do have a deal. The more I read and listen to the podcast, the more excited I get. I'm eager to learn and grow my network in Alabama. I've always had a personal goal of being financially independent so that I can one day be the best father that ever was. I believe that real estate will help me achieve that.  

I plan to continue working a full time job and want to use real estate to cover my wife's income gap so that when we have children she can raise them at home. I plan to purchase 3 buy and hold properties and flip at least one house in my first year. 

I look forward to many conversations with all of you on BP.