New Member from Alpena & Metro-Detroit, Michigan

[Kurt Hines]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a new member to Bigger Pockets, by way of the podcast. (Just finished the wonderful episode 109, on Asset Protection.)

I currently have one rental, a condo in Plymouth, MI. Purchased in 2005 to live in, and turned into a rental once I moved out. In reality, it's been my course in what to do, and what definitely not to do as a landlord. All lessons well earned, and which I plan to make well worth the education expense.

I'm now looking to grow from 1 door now to 25-50 doors in the next 5-10 years, with the goal of eventually having replacement income. I'm very interested in Multifamily, though I haven't decided on my final direction yet.

I have a 6 month emergency fund in the bank, and will now be focusing on making my next purchase in 2017. I live outside of Alpena, in Northern Michigan (population about 10k, with a very slow population decline.) I may invest here, or in the Metro Detroit area downstate.

I'd love to network with local members, and I look forward to becoming part of the Bigger Pockets community.