New guy from O'Fallon, IL

[Mike Heth]

Hey everyone! I have been browsing BP for a few weeks now, but haven't formally introduced myself.

I currently stationed at Scott AFB as a Staff Sergeant in the USAF, and I work in Contract Management. We basically hire and monitor the contracts and progress of local contractors to do work for the base. Hopefully that experience will help out at some point in my REI career, but I am currently searching for my family's first home and investment property all in one. I.e. we are looking for a 2/3/4 unit complex. We will live in one of the units for probably about a year, then possibly look to do so again. My wife and I both have access to VA loans, so we may be able to do our first two deals with 100% financing. I may look into doing some flips on the side, as my friends are into that; but honestly, every topic I learn about on BP peaks my interest to some degree! Ultimately, I would really like to move up to multi-family commercial properties for the passive income--much like many investors I read about.

I really enjoy the set up and content of BP. It seems to truly be an all-encompassing tool for any real estate investor. The podcasts have recently garnered a monopoly of my car stereo on my long commutes every morning. My wife recently bought me a pretty nice system for my car, which I may not be fully utilizing at the moment... That being said, @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon Turner 's voices come through with exquisite clarity!! (Haven't figured out the tagging thing yet)

Anyway, thanks to everyone in advance for your input/advice/expertise and guidance! I really enjoy helping people, so once I am more seasoned, I will definitely be chiming in as much as possible as well.

Cheers,

Mike Heth