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Newbie in Corpus Christi, TX
Hi BP, My name is Akeem Wheatley, I am working as an engineer in the state of Texas.
No background in RE other than buying my home with a consumer mindset (ugh!).
My short term goals are to purchase 1 investment property (buy & hold) before 2017 year-end and start side hustling for real estate deals in July-August time frame. Long term goals is to be job optional in 10 years or less, I do still like my job but I do see the limitations of relying solely on one income. I have to admit I was a BP shadow member for quite some time and decided it was time to step up and be active in the BP community. I look forward to meeting great folks and being able to share success stories when it happens!
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