All Forum Posts by: Thomas Berridge

thanks everyone for the welcome!

Hi Ryan

Like you I did the same exact thing. I had to try it and finally went in with both feet. However, when I did it the timing wasn't exactly good. Having a family and mortgage plus bills like everyone else I got worried and slowly fell off. I eventually went back to work full time with my tail between my legs. I invested a lot of money and in the end learned a lot! The office environment is not for me and I found out the hard way but I had to try it. Im more of a hands on kind of guy. Not trying to deter you at all. If you are in a good area go for it! The sky is the limit. Its hard work and your reputation is everything. I still have my license and can go active at anytime but for now I'm polishing up on my construction skills! If I can answer any questions or help in a way don't hesitate to drop a line! Good luck to you!

Hello everyone,

Been on the site a couple of times and finally joined. Very nice people and lots of knowledge from the posts I have read. 

Little about me, I'm 33 yrs old, I'm a union carpenter and bought my home my family and I live in about 5 years ago. I've always wanted to invest in real estate and be involved. I earned my real estate license a couple years ago but do not practice actively. So I just have it for referalls at this point. It has helped me gain knowledge on the buying/selling side of things of which I hope to put to use soon! I've read a couple books, learn everything I can from the internet and scan real estate websites. I haven't pulled the trigger on my first investment property but hope to within the near future. Was kind of Hoping to find an expierenced flipper or mentor to do the first one with me to get my feet wet. Well see how that works out! Its nice to be on a great site such as bigger pockets!