Finally an introduction

[Mark Baldwin]

Hello everybody!  I'm Mark Baldwin, and have actually been a long time user of the Bigger Pockets message boards, but have never actually made an introduction or post myself.  I've finally realized I can't go it alone, and none of my old excuses seem to make sense anymore.  I guess I'd presently be considered a part time investor.  I was/am involved in the development of a roughly 5 acre parcel on Kauai.  We have to date built our own primary home, and 3 additional rentals, with the possiblity of building 3 more.  It has been a long and arduous path...but we somehow made it to the other side.  However, while I've learned a lot, and definitely improved my finances on paper...It has done very little to my wallet.  Kauai is an expensive place to build and develop, especially when doing it on a small scale as we have.  I've tried to purchase a few flips, but the market is particulary challenging due to the extreme lack of inventory.  Anything at a fixer price point garners a great deal of attention and interest.  While I haven't given up, I am tired of waiting for things to work out where I live.  I'd like to begin figuring how to monetize the equity I have in my property, without selling.  I am considering some version of turnkey, but don't have a great deal of cash to leave in a property.  I am happy to have finally made my first post...took me way too long, and am looking forward to what comes next!