Newbies from Dripping Springs, TX

[Michael Lynn]

Hi everyone,

I'm Mike, and my family and I live just outside Austin Texas in Dripping Springs. My wife and I work remotely from home for tech companies - we're both program managers, and both former Air Force. She grew up just outside Boston, MA, and I moved around the northeast as a kid (Buffalo, Boston, Ottawa). With the Air Force we were stationed in New Jersey, DC, and Northern California. We're still kicking ourselves for not buying and holding in DC, but we're taking it as a learning opportunity. 

We have two young daughters (7, 2), and our goal is to gain financial freedom and independent wealth so we can travel regularly as a family and pursue a number of passions we've had on hold. Our eldest daughter also attends a very entrepreneurial-minded school (Acton Academy), and I want to loop both girls into the business so they can learn the skills and have it as an option as they grow.

I appreciate all the information available here, and look forward to working with others

Mike

[Chad Rocke]

Hey @Michael Lynn!

Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS

3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups

4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

5.Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer Questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

Good luck,