Hello from a Riaz -- a newbie from the Atlanta Area!

[Riaz Salehbhai]

Hello BP family,

My name is Riaz Salehbhai. Ive been interested in Real Estate for as long as I can remember, but always watched from the sidelines.I started to listed to BP podcasts religiously over the last few months and it completely changed my outlook on what I want from my life - for me and my family.

A little background on me:

I have worked in the consulting world for the last 10 years as an engineer and MBA. I did well but never "enjoyed going to work". It was a slog. I made pretty good money, and had flexibility, but over the last few years, I realized my unhappiness at work was weighing on my personal life. I have 2 awesome (and crazy) kids, and a wife I love very much and family throughout the area. But we are currently a 1 income family. I recently left my cushy job in consulting to join a start up. And probably at the worst possible time. I started in Feb, and got layed off in May....Its been rough since, but am lucky to have family support.

All this being said, I KNOW I want to make it in real estate. I want the financial flexibility it affords. And I think I would be really good at it.

Im looking to start out building my portfolio with 1-2 rentals this year and a flip in the Atlanta/North GA area. I have capital available but want more experience.

My biggest deficiency has always been going for it. I get scared, find excuses, make problems that are not actually there…That’s what I love about the BP community. No excuses.

Ill be more active moving forward and will post more, but wanted to say hello. Im so excited to meet others in the same situation, learn from those with more experience, and make some thing more of my life. If anyone needs support or assistance, Im available. I see it as a way to learn.

Im looking for a full time job to support the family, but I plan to focus my efforts and time on this passion. On the side at first, but full time soon.

Thank you all and stay safe and healthy!

Riaz Salehbhai