New Investor Alaska/Nebraksa

[Dustin Skelton]

Big area of coverage? Let me explain.....

My name is Dustin and I am currently on Air Force active duty stationed in Alaska and have orders to Nebraska (leaving in May). Have been reading throughout the forums and about half way through the Beginners Guide and figured I should set up an account and introduce myself.

I was introduced to wholesaling through a REI Club in Florida and had my very first deal under my belt within 2 weeks with a payout of $10K!!!!.....but the needs of the Air Force sent me to Afghanistan and long story short....I wasnt educated enough on how to do this and ended up losing out on the deal. Was literally walking down the terminal and on the plane trying to get everything completed before I was asked to turn off my cell phone.....lessons learned.

Family life and new addition to the family took most of my time as well as working on my own personal home. BUT I am back and have dove head first in all the educational materials I can get my hands on.....wife is in process of studying for her RE License in Nebraska to help out.

Like I said I am active duty AF and have 8 more years left before retirement.....my goal in life is to build up and build a portfolio that will allow me to work at my own pace after retirement and not scramble to make ends meet. My idea of "rich" is waking each day knowing that I am working because I want to and enjoy it....

Looking to just get my feet wet in wholesaling to help in building up knowledge and finances to allow me ability to buy and hold at a later date.....

Reading about mentors right now and if there is anyone in the Omaha area that wouldnt mind helping a newbie out it would be greatly appreciated....dont have vast knowledge to pass on but willing to learn and help out however I can be of help even to a "seasoned" investor!

Sorry for the long first post!!!