New REI in Baltimore, Maryland!

[Michael Allen]

Hello everyone!

My name is Michael Allen and I am newly into the real estate / real estate investing community. I reside in Glen Burnie, MD and looking to invest in the surrounding areas. One day, my wife and I were discussing about being those magical words - financially free. At work, a lady mentioned if she had to start over, she'd have some rental properties and got me thinking... that's a great idea! Long story short, my wife went to high school with someone who was doing exactly that - flipping and having rentals and actually found BP for me.. and here I am. 

My goal one day is to be financially free, have enough passive income to live off of and have my business run without me being there day in and day out. I've been listening to every single podcast every chance I get, and reading as much as I can. I'd love any tips/ideas that anyone has to offer!

I'm currently trying to set up getting my real estate license to have access to the MLS. However, until then I'm trying to find my first(!!!) deal but scanning craigslist, walking around and even going to put up bandit signs - whatever works right?

I'm excited to be here!