New Investor in Philadelphia, South Jersey

[Kristin Feerst]

Hi Everyone,

I've been on bigger pockets for a few months now, and am overdue on my introduction post. I am a new investor residing in South Jersey, looking to build an REI portfolio in Philadelphia. I am primarily interested in buy and hold properties using the BRRRR method. I am one half of a husband-wife team. We are interested in real estate (1) because we love old homes and especially love Philadelphia and want to aide in the revitalization of the city. (2) we want to generate passive income and we aren't afraid of toilets (yet, lol!).

We have an offer in on our first investment near a university that we plan to gut renovate and turn into student housing.  I am nervous and excited! :-)

I am chemical engineer by school, currently a sales manager in biotech as a day job.  I have two kids, a dog, and a bunny. 

So far I've learned a ton from the bigger pockets community and am so thankful this wonderful resource exists!  Thanks in advance to all of you for the advice.

Cheers, 

Kristin