My name is Blake Dennis, New Investor in training, and pro member

[Blake Dennis]

Hello all,

I am a new pro member, however I am not new to bigger pockets. I discovered BP a couple years ago. 

In 2016 I was incarcerated in federal prison for a non-violent drug charge. I was lost and didn't have a direction I wanted or knew to go. Throughout my time away, I decided to invest in myself physically, mentally and spiritually. Throughout my journey I was introduced to several people who were involved in real estate. By talking to these people I could see the potential for creating a legit source of income when I re-entered society. I also learned that there are several ways to get jammed up doing so, but that was mainly based of ethics and greed. I was done with all that. I saw a copy of Rich Dad Poor dad and that pushed me towards expanding my financial literacy. I read almost all the books in the series. I came across bigger pockets BRRRR book, then read several books in the series. For the last two years I was in prison I read nothing but personal development, and real estate books. I wouldn't wish the experience on anybody, however, going through everything I did made me look deep into myself and figure out what I really wanted out of life. I found happiness while I was away and now I am ready to move on to my next chapter in life.

I was released on June 1st of this year. I am on home confinement until December 1st, when I can move into my own place. I would rather buy a property instead of rent. In fact, I want to locate a multi-unit and house hack. I have a little money, and my girlfriend is interested in doing this with me and also has funds to contribute. I'm excited and nervous, but you don't get anywhere by just reading books. I want to take a calculated plunge and get to it. 

As of now I am working a menial job at a machine shop. I am always looking for better opportunities, because I don't believe in settling. I am 35 and want to have children before 40, so a better job with benefits is in order and I think I have that lined up already. I listen to Bigger pockets podcasts everyday. I started at episode 1 and am on #34 currently. Every time a new one comes out I listen to them also. Tons of great information, and it keeps me motivated. I signed up for pro because I watched the "buy your 1,2,3 properties" and decided I needed this as a tool. Its to valuable for someone like me to pass up. 

Anyways, I just wanted to introduce myself, and look forward to immersing myself in the bigger pockets community and to be able to pay it forward and help contribute once I get my boots on the ground and gain some experience, and momentum! 

thanks for taking the time to acknowledge me and read my monologue! 

Just another up and coming investor in the SE Minnesota area! 

Have a wonderful Sunday. 

~Blake Dennis~