n00b from Indianapolis

[Stephen Jeffers]

Hello everyone! My name is Stephen.  I'm a 37, birthday was 8/21, native of Indianapolis.  

I've been a licensed Realtor since 2009.  My sister got me interested in the field.  I was a Property Manager with a Indy startup for about 6 years that has grown to employee several full time agents.  I currently only operate as a Realtor, but on the side from my full time 9-5 as an IT Professional.  I own my first home and rent it out for a profit.  My goal is to continue investing in real estate; first to increase some initial capital and later to cash flow perhaps out of my 9-5.

Looking to add another investment property this year, or two for a stretch goal.  I recently divorced so things are a little tight and looking for creative financing options.  I'm also interested in flips, so I have been doing research on that process and luckily my cousin is doing several in the Indy area.

Mainly I've come here to read about the success and challenges many have made in an effort to move forward with as much information at possible.  Also to perhaps meet and get more involved with the Indy community and beyond.  (I plan to join the local meetup groups later this month)

As far as personally, I'm the father to two beautiful girls, they are 10 and 11.  I enjoy video games (Destiny, NBA 2K19, Fortnite), Movies, TV and hanging out with friends over a drink or a cigar.