Newish member, just upgraded Pro!

[Blake Palmer]

Hello all. I'm not exactly "new" to BiggerPockets but I've recently committed to being more involved, so I'd like to introduce myself.

My wife and I started a fix & flip/rental business earlier this year. Our goal is to build a business that improves our community and helps individuals and families establish homes that they love and trust. We're in the middle of our first flip and it's looking like we won't make much of a profit unless it sells for more than I expect, but that's okay! I've learned a lot in the process and my network has grown tremendously. 

I'm currently employed as a full-time engineer but eventually I'd like to transition into a full-time real estate investor. This dream is made possible in large part thanks to the BiggerPockets podcasts. I've learned SOOOO much from those podcasts and the books they've recommended; like Brandon's Book on Rental Property Investing, Rich Dad Poor Dad, E-Myth, and one book I stumbled into at Barnes & Noble called Flip: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit. I'm currently reading The Book on Managing Rental Properties, which has also been very helpful and I can't wait to read J Scott's books on flipping houses. I've also met a few locals who have shared their wisdom and insights, so that's also been very helpful. 

Anyway, I'll post a summary of our first deal when it's complete and tell you all about it. I'm really excited about being more involved in this community and look forward to connecting with many of you.