New Member Introduction

[Matthew Simms]

Hey everybody out there on BiggerPockets!

My name is Matt Simms, and I am a new member as of a few months ago. I’ve been hesitant to introduce myself for a few reasons, but mainly the vulnerability of opening up to a forum of people online (like minded as you all are in terms of real estate investing).

I have been listening to the podcast recently starting with Show 1 and working my way up the list. I have to say it’s a little overwhelming just how much information there is out there, but I’m excited to start this new chapter of my life. I am looking at it as an adventure, one that is going to set myself up for financial freedom, and offer more time and resources to do what I love.

I’ve picked up a few books that I’ve heard some of the guests recommend on the podcast, just to name a few: Think And Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill; The Richest Man In Babylon, by George Clason; Real Estate Investments and How To Make Them, by Milt Tanzer; and The Book on Flipping Houses, by J Scott.

I currently live in Manhattan, Kansas and I’m pretty optimistic about making my first deal. My other locations of interest are Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida.

I'm interested in buying and holding both single-family and multi-family properties, using the BRRR method, and also rehabbing/flipping.

Looking forward to meeting you all; creating a successful business and network; and learning and growing as much as possible!

Thanks for your time, and thanks in advance for any advice/ words of wisdom from you knowledgeable experts out there!

- Matt