Newbie from St. Louis

[Ciara Coleman]

Hi All!

My name is Ciara and I’m an occupational therapist and single mom of a four year old boy, living in St. Louis, MO. I have one deal under my belt which I just closed on a few weeks ago (duplex in south city!).

I have been interested in real estate for a long time as I can remember wanting to “flip houses” when I was a young girl. That continued through my teens and young twenties and I’d always say how I wanted to marry a man who wants to do the same so we can have a family business and not work for “the man.” Life doesn’t always go as planned and I had a detour when I had my son in 2013. However, I finished grad school in Dec. 2016 at the age of 29 (Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, any alums?!) and have been able to use that as a source of income to save for investments. Fast forward to fall 2017, I discovered Bigger Pockets and started getting some motivation and direction to begin my RE journey. 

I still remain interested in fix and flipping, but my ultimate goal is more rooted in long-term buy and holds, likely via small multi family units.  That passive income is what I’m longing for. I grew up from poor beginnings and without any kind of travel opportunity, so I am ultimately working toward financial freedom so that my son and I are able to travel. That is my “big why,” if you will. 

I’m very interested in networking and meeting more people in the RE investing world! Looking forward to meeting y’all!

-Ciara

[Kenton Coffman]

@Michael May I purchased a duplex last summer that I'm house hacking in princeton heights area of South City.  I think it has pretty good numbers and am very happy with the area and purchase overall.  Rent $1500 and purchase price $135,000.  Outdated but well maintained, minimal repairs done so far.