Embryonic Investor in San Diego, CA

[Dennis Estenson]

Hi all,

My name is Dennis and I have been living in San Diego for the past 6 years. I have been working as a embedded software engineer here ever since. I moved here to start a life with my new family and I have done my best to provide for them. While I have been fairly successful as a software engineer, I'd like to increase our wealth beyond that which I can achieve by working for someone else. I'd like to learn more about real estate investing and apply that knowledge to become more wealthy.

I have no experience in real estate at all, so I'd say I'm an embryonic investor. I know I have a lot to learn, but I'm a fairly young and bright guy and believe I can eventually become a successful real estate investor.

Last month I came across a guru online named Marko Rubel (who also happens to be in San Diego). I watched some pitches from his free DVD and supplemental online videos and became intrigued by his methods. In researching those methods independently, I came across BiggerPockets.com and now I hope that this site will be an invaluable resource as I move forward in my real estate education.

I understand that the competition in San Diego real estate is fierce and a difficult place to start, but I hope that I can overcome that challenge and allow the "steel to sharpen steel", and become a more knowledgeable and successful investor for it. I'm also hoping that eventually, I will surround myself with successful people in my area and find an invaluable mentor or two.

-Dennis