Hello BP! Noob Here from Dallas, TX

[Bill Hinshaw]

Hey all. I am a 40 yr old engineer in the Dallas, TX area (Murphy for those who are familiar).

After studying and trading stock options for more than 6 yrs, I have decided to give up on that vehicle as a way to fund my retirement. I started investigating real estate at the beginning of the year and stumbled on to BP in that process.

My father was a real estate investor, and I spent my summers painting, cleaning, mowing, and snaking sewer lines. I also managed an apartment complex in college. That is the extent of my experience in real estate. I have seen most of the ugly stuff, but not much of the money side.

I am interested in rentals and am trying to decide between multi family or individual houses. I am here trying to learn as much as possible.