New Member in Northern, New Jersey

[Eric Costa]

Hello all,

My name is Eric, residing in North Jersey on the outskirts of NYC. I'm a full time Truck driver for Movies and Television in NYC, and looking to break into the world of REI. My job offers a lot of down time, and being the restless person I am, started looking for avenues to spend that time efficiently. Enter BiggerPockets. My cousin had recommended I check it out, and it has been an amazing push in the right direction.

While I'm still trying to devise a proper business plan,  my gut is telling me that buy and holds are the way to go.  I have a couple years experience in the construction industry.  I don't have much experience on the real estate side of the industry, however. Prior to my time as a driver,  I owned a small construction company, and was a Project Manager for a few years in Hoboken, NJ. 

 Last year, I renovated my childhood home and put it up for sale.  Our agent had recommended listing the house for $140,000.  After running the numbers, I decided to rehab the house. A small $12,000 investment, hours of work,  it ended up selling for $215,000.  I've been hooked ever since.  

Im looking forward to connecting with the BP community and making some great strides together.

[Brook L.]

Hello and welcome from another newbie. I am also in northern NJ!