Quasi Newbie Rental Investor From Colorado Springs, Colorado

[Eric Besser]

Hello All,

My name is Eric Besser.  I became a landlord in Colorado Springs in 2008 when I moved out of my first house that I bought "pre-crash" in 2005.  I started renting it to a friend due to not being able to sell.  The relocation was due to a career change.  I moved to Cleveland and bought a fixer upper.  I lived in that house while rehabbing for 4 years before moving again and renting that house to the neighbors.  I offered them less rent and a nicer house to entice them to move across the street.  I still own the Colorado Springs house but I just sold the Cleveland property and rolled the proceeds into my first 1031.  I am currently looking for my next property to put those proceeds into. I have downloaded and printed the Ultimate Beginners Guide so that I can read, highlight and make notes. I currently have a Realtor and I am trying my best to find the best deal on my next property.  I feel like I am late to the game but I will not allow that to dissuade me from giving this my best effort.

I currently work for a prominent medical imaging company where I am a Field Service Engineer.  I have been in this role since 2008 and it is every bit of a 50 hour a week job.

My goals are to purchase more rental properties and increase my monthly cash flow.  Grow my network and eventually have a solid network of honest and reliable people to form a symbiotic relationship with in the rental property world. 

I found BiggerPockets from a friend that recommended a Podcast.  From there, I was hooked.  I have been listening Podcasts from the first Podcast on 17 Jan 2013 and finding select Podcasts that pertain to my goals.

I look forward to the adventures ahead and hopefully working with some of you in the very near future. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my intro.

Respectfully,

Eric Besser