Newbie Introduction for myself by myself.....

[Allen Gross]

I realized after hearing a 'QUUUUUIIIICKKK Tip' that I never did an introduction on the forums even though I have made 1 or 2 posts. Here goes:

I'm Allen Gross and I live in Vacaville, California.

 I have not chosen my market yet, but I have been actively learning about Indianapolis, Indiana, and or possibly Tulsa, Oklahoma. I focused on these areas due to the market pricing and wanting to not eat a heavy loss as I make a few learning mistakes.

I am a Certified Electrician in San Francisco, California. I am very familiar with construction and run crews and do about 98% commercial TI(tenant improvement) work in the city high rises. Making money by finishing ahead of schedule and under budget is how we live. (and stay employed) However, construction is hard on the body, and I am just an Electrician, not a Rocker or Iron Worker.  Anyway, I am here because I have a great retirement coming, but I have decided to take more control of my life and find a way to retire before I am in my early 60's and probably beat to s4it. 

I came across the Bigger Pockets podcast after finding out about Mobile Home investing and a google search which led me to the bearded Brandon Turner and I got hooked. I have since started listening to the podcast from episode 1 and am now at episode 30. I have listened to about 20 others in the higher counts but decided I need to gain a better base of knowledge so I decided to stop and start fresh at episode 1. ( I do not regret this)

I have already read Rich Dad Poor Dad. (since EVERYONE says it is their favorite) I have about 20 books stacked up to read and can't find time to read or do anything else but study for my real estate license and listen to podcasts. Yes, BRANDON I am doing my real estate license. I'm not sure if you ever did, but you should. That's what most of them say.....

Fun fact about myself:
I am 1 inch shorter than when my youngest daughter was conceived and then born....motorcycles are FUN and apparently dangerous, but I can't wait until I can send my two girls off to college and buy another bigger one....2 wheels are life! Well not at the moment, but someday, again, soon!

I want to throw in that I can't believe the amount of information and the environment I have found here at Bigger Pockets, FOR FREE! Thank you, Josh Dorkin, and your team for creating this! Simply amazing!