Greetings from Texas City, Texas

[Malcolm Gager]

Hello BP community! My name is Malcolm, I am a field inspector for an inspection company M-F. I have been anonymously watching videos and reading articles from this community for a few years. Found it through you tube and other real-estate blogs and videos. I have finally made the commitment and join the community, though admittedly after buying my first property. I have never done anything in the "correct" order. 

My first and only house is a 3 bed/1 bath single family. I am house hacking by renting out rooms to my friend and her son. I am saving all that money along with working 2 jobs (one full time, one part time) and two side hustles at times to save up enough to buy my second property in the next year. 

My goals are to build up a strong portfolio to give myself financial flexibly and/or freedom in the future. Right now just looking to get into 4 properties but I am sure that number will grow as my confidence goes up. I have been working part time, as they need, with a local property management company helping at some of their properties. I am seeing and learning how they run vacation rentals, along with all the work that goes into fixing and renting them out. Though my personal preference right now still leans toward long term family rentals.

I am looking forward to meeting new people, learning new methods and processes. Wish you all the best of luck!