New from San Diego, Ca

[Joseph Bagley]

What's up BP. My government name is in my profile everybody calls me Joe or Bagz or a combination of the two.  Currently active duty Navy from Atlanta, GA but in San Diego, CA now.  I've always wanted to get involved in real estate.  Before 3 weeks ago I thought I needed massive amounts of personal money to start.  After my last deployment couple months ago I decided to listen to real estate Podcast.  Then I heard about other people's money, OPM  Got excited started listening to more Podcast found the BP Podcast heard they have huge website with friendly real estate investors so I decided to see how friendly and helpful.  So I'm diving in.

My life long dreams were to own an apartment building in all 50 states or multiple vacation properties.

Being in Cali, prices seem high.  So I've been hearing about out of state, OOS, investing and that Brandon Turner and many others rather invest OOS.  Since hearing that I've been thinking Atlanta since all my family and friends are there to get real estate connections.  I'm also considering Detroit because I heard they're rebuilding and I have a friend who's from there mention it.  But looking for a Detroit connect before I make moves.

Currently in the process of refinancing my VA loan into a conventional and buy my next property with the fresh VA loan.  I make my current condo a rental and my equity is great after I rid myself of this HELOC I got.

I'll be around BP!  

[Bill Hampton]

@Joseph Bagley,

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