Young Investor in Pittsburgh

[James Papiano]

I am currently 22 years old and a senior attending college in the Pittsburgh area. Although I am young and have much to learn, over the past two years I have gain much more experience than others my age. I am enamored with real estate investing. Currently, I am finishing up my accounting degree and will be attending graduate school next fall in order to obtain my CPA license. It is my hope to one day advise others in real estate with my accounting background. 

Two years ago, my father and I started looking at rental properties in the Pittsburgh area. Since then we are working on our third property. I know three rentals may not seem like much, but over time it is my goal to help my parents retire early by seeking out potential properties that generate both cash flow and appreciation.

Although I am not financially independent, as I am joining both my parents in real estate, I am doing most of the "leg" work for building our portfolio. My family lives in New Jersey and I am the one who manages, identifies potential properties, and communicates with our contacts in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

While only 22 years old, I realize it is important to be both well rounded and patient. I am doing my best to use my age as an advantage in order to learn from others as well as myself with my own mistakes as I begin my (hopefully) long-term journey in real estate.