Trying to learn in North Seattle, WA

[Kevin Moore]

Hi!

My name is Kevin Moore and I live in Snohomish, WA. Snohomish is located 30ish miles north of Seattle close to Everett. I'm 31 and I've been interested in real estate since I was a kid. I've read books, listened to podcasts, read more books and talked to everyone about wanting to invest but I've NEVER JUMPED IN!!!! My family currently rents a 950 sq ft apartment and honestly, I'm just sick of barely scraping by so I'm going to stop treading water and begin doing something!

My real estate background includes drooling over houses constantly, (my wife hates our little detours to see what the for sale sign is all about,) and 1.5 years working in property management. I thought working in property management would bring me closer to my dreams but I've realized that it is just a job and I still need to move forward in other areas to make my dream a reality. Currently, I work in the maintenance department and schedule/complete maintenance/move out inspections.

My goal in real estate is to provide my family of 4 with a stable financial foundation. I plan to accomplish my goal by buying my first property before March 2019 and buying 1 every other month for the rest of 2019. I'll be looking for small 2/1 - 3/2 homes with the goal of adding a bedroom and/or bathroom to increase the value. I have many contacts because of my job so I know I can rehab a home well when I find my first deal. One of my long-term goals once I have a few properties is to start a property management company that not only manages my properties but can take on other investors properties as well in the general Seattle area.

Looking forward to meeting all of you in and out of the Seattle area!

[Wes S.]

Welcome @Kevin Moore! I have a couple rentals in Whidbey Island. Look for the local Skagit County and Anacortes group here in BP, as I understand they meet regularly. 

Your background in property management is incredibly useful -- the experience you're gaining is as important as the capital you're raising. Try attending some of the meet up events to see what other people are doing and how you could help (and learn the investor side). I think Snohomish County and beyond are excellent areas for long-term growth, without the same high prices of Seattle.