First post down, many more to come!

[Andrew Machado]

So far I'm loving the community and how much assistance I see happening by the hour.

My Name is Andrew Machado. I am married to my lovely wife Nicole and we have a beautiful baby girl Victoria, who just turned 3 this past Monday. We're originally from NYC but reside in San Diego, Ca. I was stationed here in 2010. I currently serve in the US Navy and have been since 2008. I'm not making a career out of it but I am extremely satisfied with how my tour has turned out. I have one year remaining on my contract and I'm looking to begin my future as an investor.

I have been interested in real estate for sometime now and have been attending seminars, reading books and purchasing "Guru" courses for about 4 years now. I realized the education is worthless unless put to good use. I decided now is the time I get over the fear and get my feet wet.

My interest is in multi-unit properties. I enjoy the stability and cashflow potential. I also like the fact that I am in a position to increase value vice dependent upon comparables to do so. Buy and hold is where my interest is and I look to accumulate units in order to build my portfolio and be able to live comfortably from it sometime in the future.

I'm sure it's not going to be easy, but I rather it be a challenge anyway. What better way to enjoy accomplishment and truly appreciate what is earned?