New Member from New Jersey

[Robert Yarnell]

Hi guys! My name is Robert and I figured it's time to stop stalking and start posting...haha. So as far as introductions go, I have been serving in the Air Force over 18 years and have now bought 3 homes and sold 2. My interests have always been with the trades and my previous homes were a blast as they were both "long term" flips that provided me with some real-world experience...major jobs like adding bathrooms, bedrooms, converting spaces, kitchens, etc. With that said, both homes sold full price within a few days of listing and I have maintained the excitement and idea of transitioning into real estate investing after my military career is over. 

My transition plan is starting to come together and you all have been a really big part of that as I've been soaking up the podcasts and forums over the last few months. Right now I am taking my PA realtor course online (that's my "home of record") and intend to become licensed within 5 months and then convert that into a NJ license (where I'm currently stationed). Once licensed here, I hope to become popular with the "military crowd" surrounding the area and help transitioning families buy/sell homes to establish some capital. All the while looking out for a great flip to build up reserves to retire from the military in a safe position income-wise, then pursue BRRRRs for our final years here as my two sons finish high school.

Hope that wasn't too much to soon, but glad to be here and am excited to start participating in the Bigger Pockets forums!