New Investor in East Texas

[Mike M.]

Hi folks,

I'm a mechanical engineer by day job. Looking to get into renting SFH and 1-4 multis for passive income and to diversify my retirement portfolio (tired of watching it be at the mercy of Wall Street). I have some secondary interest in the occassional flip for a shot of income. I live in Longview, but have been focusing on properties in the Hallsville ISD. I would like to network with other investors, especially those operating in my neck of the woods.

Switching gears a bit, this site has been great. A lot of great expertise on it, and so willingly shared. Books are great for concepts, but learning how the "rubber meets the road" from successful investors has really filled in many of my knowledge gaps as well as made me aware of things I didn't even know I wasn't aware of. Thanks much!