Greetings from Southwest Missouri

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Just wanted to introduce myself to this great forum...Name is Jim, and I have been a remodeler for over 30 years and dabbled a bit in buying and selling, but now I am going to take the plunge and do some serious REI.

I plan to use my skills to do fixers, or small homes to add on to to target that all-important 3/2 range of houses (most of the older fixers in my area tend to be 2 Bedroom and 1 bath). I have not decided if I want to do the landlord thing or stick to flipping. Don't know if I should commute to the active Springfield market (60 miles away) or stay around the sleepy town of Mountain Grove.

I have taken out a large line of credit on my home to finance this thing - maybe a bit risky, but with my know-how and the relatively good market around here (at least as I perceive it), I think I will do alright, but I welcome all counsel, advice and suggestions!

I would really like to network with some folks in the know...If you have any ideas or suggestions please write: [email protected]

Once again, I am really glad to have found this site and am looking forward to so great times here - thanks!