Starting out in Brussels, Belgium - looking to help out and learn

[Luca Gewehr]

Hi there, fellow investors!

First of all I wish to thank Josh, Brandon and all those who contribute to making this platform so great. Given the research I've done so far on real estate investing and its concepts, mainly through BiggerPockets books, blogs and podcasts, I'm excited to be introducing myself to the forum and finally jump into the actual investing scene.

My background lies in finance, with a particular interest in financial markets. Having graduated last summer, these interest have so far led to a career in asset management and (private) banking. After discovering the concept of financial freedom, reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" (oops, cliché) and discovering BiggerPockets, I became convinced that a decent business model in real estate investing combined with great new habits and a solid execution can quickly lead to a more purposeful life and ultimately to financial freedom.

I'm currently nor living nor looking to invest in the US, which is unlike most people on here I imagine, although this surely implies that we can complement each other all the more :) More specifically and in short, I'm now living and looking to start investing in real estate in Brussels, Belgium. 

To start out, I'm looking into house hacking a 3- or 4-bedroom house or apartment in the city, live in one of the rooms myself and rent out the others, possibly to some local friends. I'm comfortable working the numbers and doing business with people, whereas administration, taxation, legal issues and home improvements are things I still need to get to grips with.

I'm thrilled to be joining this tremendous community, and hope that we can all celebrate a lot of success, joy and happiness together! If anyone were to have some tips and tricks already, that would be much appreciated. If not, that's cool as well! If anyone in Belgium is reading, I would be more than happy to get acquainted, to have a chat and to lend a hand in your business however possible.

Cheers, have a nice evening!

[Veni F.]

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