New Member from Philadelphia, PA!

[John Donovan]

Hey BP!

I actually joined back in August of last year, but I'm just now getting around to posting a new member introduction. Since I've joined I've been doing my best to edcuate myself on REI and doing whatever I can to build my network. In my 9-5 life, I've been a marketing analyst and strategist for 7-8 years now and while I really enjoy marketing, I couldn't imagine spending the next 40 years of my life at a desk. This drive to financial freedom before "retirement age" and an interest in real estate and design led me down the path of real estate investing. Somewhere along the way, I found BiggerPockets.

I'm currently interested in fix & flips in the Philadelphia area (the city as well surrounding counties).  I'm doing what I can and analyzing deals online, but unfortunately I lack the cash available to get my first deal done on my own. After researching, I think my best bet would be to try to find an experienced partner in the area.  I'm willing to work in somewhat of an assistant's capacity to an experienced investor, put in whatever money I can spare, do grunt work, put in sweat equity, etc. to get my first deal accomplished and start building my career as an investor.

Any tips for a new investor are more than welcome.  I can't thank BP and its members enough for the education it has provided me so far.  Looking forward to networking with you all!

Thanks,

John