New member from Pittsburgh

[Patrick Kane]

Hello, my name is Patrick, and I've been a listener of the podcast for the last year. Unfortunately, It has taken me this long to post an introduction on the forums! I'm 28, and I'm at the point where i am ready to buy my first investment. REI changed my education and career in a profound way. I was a junior in a landscape architecture program, when I decided to take an intro course in real estate finance and development. The two courses changed the rest of my education, and subsequently my career. I wanted to go into development after graduating, but that was easier said than done in 2011. I ended up taking an entry level position doing graphic work for a retail real estate department. I'm now a manager of development at that company. For the last 3 years I have also run a part time woodworking venture. Finally, I have my salesperson license in the state. I handle 2-3 transactions a year, and recently put my license in escrow preferring to refer deals. Between the three jobs, I feel I have enough cash to enter the game of REI. I perpetually used my lack of cash as an excuse for not getting involved earlier. Well, now it is only my lack of education and courage preventing my involvement. I look forward to remedying the former with this community's help.

Patrick