New Investor In Middle Tennessee

[Matt Beech]

Hey guys - A little about me - Originally from Michigan, lived in south Florida for awhile and I have been in Middle Tennessee for just over 20 years now. I am certainly guilty of falling into the status quo by going to school, getting a job, setting up my 401(k) and dreaming of something greater. I have always had some entrepreneur in me as I have always searched for that one thing I'm great at. I tried numerous different ideas and businesses. Some worked but never showed potential for what I really wanted. I got my first introduction to real estate in my early teens when my dad began buying properties, fixing them up and renting them. I enjoyed the process of rehabbing properties, however, I didn't know it was something I could do. I grew up in an analysis paralysis type of mindset. Research everything, prepare for everything, get a job and save as much as possible etc etc. Fast forward years later and I don't know how many books and podcasts, but, I realized I didn't know everything I didn't know. Now I'm aware of a lot and know exactly what I want. I'm a strong believer that if you don't build your dreams now, someone will hire you to build theirs! The game plan - start with wholesaling, move towards prehabbing and rehabbing, own residential rental properties and eventually commercial investments. My 5 year plan is to be a full time REI by the end of 2018, be personally debt free and own 6 rental properties by the end of 2019, and own 10 rental properties free and clear by 2022 My goal with bigger pockets - I'm searching for mentors, advice and any general input with what else is available and eventually be able to help others once i have some marks on my belt. I have learned a tremendous amount and have a little experience but I have a long way to go. Any advice or input is greatly appreciated. I may be new but if I can ever be of help in anyway, I'd be happy to lend a hand