Newbie investor from Seattle, WA

[Keith Stubbs]

Greetings, Bigger Pockets! My name is Keith Stubbs, and I have finally decided to introduce myself and take the next steps to becoming an active investor after browsing this site for several years. I am a licensed professional civil engineer, but left my job last year to pursue a career change after 20 years in the industry. I am currently interested in buy and hold SFH properties and have a goal to purchase my first investment property by the end of 2020. I live in Seattle, WA, but would like to investigate other less expensive markets across the country. I would like to connect with other investors in the Seattle area, as well as any potential markets that I may target for my first property.

Thanks!

[Jess Haas]

Hey Keith! I’m also a civil engineer turned real estate investor! Only 5 years in the industry for me. I think I realized I liked developing my own properties rather than other people’s.

Good luck on getting started. If you have questions about Seattle and it’s rental markets let me know. I’ve also done some preliminary research in Wenatchee and just bought a house near Stevens Pass(in Skykomish).