New Member from Phoenix, AZ

[Kelsy White]

Hello BiggerPockets!

I recently moved to Scottsdale, AZ from Toledo, OH and am looking to get started in real estate investing by house hacking. I currently rent, but plan on purchasing a duplex or triplex next year.

A little about me - I was an auditor for a CPA firm for almost three years, which consisted of working many late nights and weekends, until I suffered through an unexpected health issue and realized I didn't want to work my life away. In March, I accepted a job offer as a Senior Analyst and Accountant in Phoenix, AZ, where I now work a normal 8-5 and can concentrate on studying real estate investing in my spare time.

My long-term goal with real estate investing is to acquire buy and hold rentals that generate enough monthly income for me to be financially free. My short-term goal for this year is to pay off my car in the next 4 months, continue to read and listen to anything real estate investing related and get involved in my local REIA.

I'm looking forward to connecting with the BP Community, and would love to meet any who are in the Phoenix area!

[Kelsy White]

@Melanie Johnston thank you! Yes, I did seem to find the silver lining. I'm really glad I moved to the Phoenix area, so much to do and see, plus I don't have to deal with snow and ice in the winter :) And definitely, I'd love to connect one of these days!

@Basit Siddiqi thank you! Yes, the busy season hours were grueling and gave me no free time to do the things I enjoy. It was a great experience, but I'm glad I made the move and have some time to start focusing on real estate investing!

@Michael P. haha true, but unfortunately no paid lunches for me :(

@Bevla Reeves thank you for the recommendations! Building Wealth One House at a Time is actually what I'm reading right now, so far it's been the best one I've read!