Veteran from Columbus, Ohio Getting Started

[Cole Ruoff]

Veteran from Columbus, Ohio Getting Started

Hi everyone, my name is Cole Ruoff and I have zero experience with real estate. I’m from rural, Ohio and reside in central, Ohio. I am a graphic designer for a large company but would like to slowly start some real estate opportunities on the side (long-term goal). I heard about Bigger Pockets from my future brother-in-law, and have just begun listening to the podcast.

My short-term goal, however is leveraging my situation to build (or buy) a new primary barn-style home in rural, Ohio. My current situation is as follows:

I own our primary home and my fiancee owns a secondary rental. I have a VA loan, as well. We want to be in a new home within 20 months and realize we have many options.

We have no budget for a down payment (but will later on), but have some nice profits on our homes, if we were to sell. Good credit scores as well.

From my short experience with the podcast, I know there are many options and ways this scenario could play out. Looking forward to being involved with this community, and growing to be successful with my long term goals as well. It would also be nice to pass my experience onto others.