Real estate student trying to get started in Portland Oregon

[Josh West]

Hey BP! My name is Josh West and I am relatively new to the Portland Metro Area. 

My only background in RE is when I started the Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program at PSU last fall. I become interested in the power of RE after hearing about the BP podcast almost 2 years ago now and have hopes of achieving financial independence before I turn 30, 6.5 years to go! 

I wanted to gain more experience so I currently work as a leasing agent at an apartment complex, it gives me great flexibility to learn more about RE during and outside of work and school. 

I have now started the search for residential or small multi-family properties in my area to hopefully partner with a fellow student I met in the program. It is scary to think about actually jumping in, but I am excited and hope to have at least one deal under my belt before I turn 24 next year. 

If you are in the Beaverton/Portland area please let me know, I am trying to step outside of my comfort zone and meet new people!

(P.S. - if you are a skier who loves to charge and skis at Mt. Hood Meadows, I would love to meet up this winter!)