I know Insurance and Contracting, want to learn about investing!

[Toby Thompson]

Well Hello BP World!

My name is Toby Thompson and I live in Marietta, GA. I have 1 rental property that I self managed for about 5 years now but have dreamed about investing for about 15 years; the time for dreaming is over and the time to learn, help, and act is upon me!

WHAT I KNOW AND CAN ADD TO THE FORUMS: 

I spent 6 years in the military learning how to be a productive member of society. I started my "professional" career in the insurance world as a property claims adjuster/estimator and know the game fairly well. I then swapped over to contracting with an emphasis on disaster response (fire/water/mold/smoke/storm) and general contracting, both commercial and residential. I know these worlds pretty well and I beleive that I can help others with coverage/policy/estimating questions. I have a very solid knowledge of construction and have a passion to share/teach others and see them grow as well.

WHAT I WANT TO LEARN:

I am an awkwardly tall (1" shorter than @beardybrandon) sponge. If knowing that you don't know something is a sign of knowledge, then I know plenty! I would love to learn more about analyzing deals efficiently and networking in general.

RANDOM TIDBITS:

-My family is my reason.

-I run operations for a company with Propery Management clients with over 20,000 single family detached homes!

-I once took off 8 months from work just to remodel my home myself.

-German Shepherds are wolves that grew bored with the pack and now live in my home; liabilities be darned...

I am here to share what I know, grow where I am weak, and obtain a stronger relationship with my girls by slowly ending the indentured servitude to my daily grind. I am ready to stop talking and start making moves. Oh, and I will post my picture ASAP- don't yell at me just yet!

Thanks for having me!

-Toby