New member from West Coast

[Ian Ashcroft]

Hi, my name is Ian. I'm in my 30's and I've been very interested in real estate investment for almost a decade. I purchased my first place, a duplex, two years ago. It has been a rewarding but also difficult experience, as my rental property is in Minnesota.

My goals are to create passive income, or to have my money work for me with minimal time commitment. I've had many jobs, but none have offered a 401k with a match, and my research has shown that real estate investment may be a better approach to building wealth for farther down the road. I have a difficult day job, and ultimately I'd like to be able to work less due to my investments.

I've been reading BP for years now, and have got a lot of great advice. I look forward to being a more active participant.

Nice to meet you all!