Greetings from the Mid-Ohio Valley!

[Brian Nichols]

Hi everyone!  I wanted to write a brief post introducing myself to the wonderful and purposeful community here at BP.  I am in the Parkersburg, WV / Marietta, OH market and just starting to look for potential properties to rehab and flip in the area.  I have some exposure to real-estate investments through my parents' acquisition and rehab of a few buy-and-hold properties here in the area; and luckily, they have offered to help financially with my first couple deals.  I know that presents unique issues (for another forum post), but I am cautiously optimistic about this year.  It's a tough area on a macroeconomic level, but I have seen deals listed on public sites that have the capacity for profit in a fix-n-flip scenario in the area.  I would love to hear from members of the community from all areas, whether that be experienced flippers, fellow West Virginians, other new investors, and anyone that can generously offer their knowledge and insights...hopefully I can help some others on here as well!  I'll have to find the appropriate forums for a few specific questions I have to post next.