Rookie in West Michigan

[Jim Rusco]

Hi, my name is Jim Rusco. After many years in the “Rat Race”(public school teacher, engineer), I am looking for a way out. I currently work in manufacturing as an engineer. I would like to build a portfolio for passive income as well as provide me with a decent retirement. I have a few ideas for how I want to build this portfolio:

1. Short Term Rentals in a vacation hot spot, specifically Myrtle Beach, SC
2. Single family homes near where I live in Muskegon, MI
3. Commercial properties in West Michigan

This is a new idea for me and am looking for ideas on how to get started. For me, I think the biggest hurdle is finding property managers to manage any properties that I find.

I have been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts and I am very encouraged by all of the offers of help. The entire community seems very open to helping everyone that wants/asks for it.

“Rising tides lift all ships!”