New investor in Olympia, Wa looking to build team

[Ben Harrietha]

Hi all,

My name is Ben Harrietha. I am a brand new investor looking to get my start near the South Puget Sound area, Olympia, Washington. I've been interested in the world of real estate investing for several years while I was going through pharmacy school, but I finally made time for real estate and investing education this last spring. Since then I've been heavily influenced by Bigger Pockets; reading a couple of their books (How to Invest in Real Estate, The Brrrr Book) and have listened to dozens of BP podcasts. I also just finished Rich Dad Poor Dad, the seemingly official bible on entrepreneurship. Meager starts I know, but you have to start somewhere.

The main niche I am interested in at this point is the brrrr method and have been saving reserves to make this possible. I am at the point where I am looking to start networking and working towards building my core four (agent, lender, contractor, and property manager) and was hoping I could get some pointers or referrals to investor focused professionals in this region who want to find a win-win that leads us all to growth. My wife is also all in with me on this path, but will be more of a behind the scenes partner in our endeavours. 

Even more exciting news,I just found out a week ago my wife is pregnant with our first child and there is no greater motivation for financial freedom than wanting to not be tide down to a full time job so I can watch my child grow.

I am excited and motivated to begin this next phase of my life, both personally and financially, and look forward to forming relationships with some fantastic people.