All Forum Posts by: Brandon Pace

@Tom Ott --- Thanks Tom!

@Larry Fried --- Larry that's an interesting article would definitely love to chat with you more about some of these other options.  

@Matt Motil  The Foreign Service is definitely an interesting lifestyle.  We've lived in places around the world that I never would have imagined and have been able to travel extensively.  It's also nice since housing is provided for us wherever we go.  Downside is we feel kind of homeless when we return to the States!

Thanks everyone!  

@Lucas Machado appreciate the advice.  This post was a first step definitely going to network from here and try to get some offers in.

@Jeremy Aldridge --- Thanks!  Kannapolis does look promising would definitely appreciate Chris' info.

@Nancy Lentz --- Thanks Nancy.  I'm definitely interested in the Greenville area --- we have family close by in North Carolina so we have some ties to the area.  I'll send you a PM.

@Justin Dossey --- I've been somewhat of a lazy investor --- low cost 3 fund index portfolio is what I've followed and it's done really well over the years.  We really want to get into real estate to diversify and actually own something physical that can provide income for the long run.  

Hello BiggerPockets!

I've lurked here for a while and decided that it was finally time to create a profile and get serious about real estate.  My name is Brandon Pace and my wife and I travel the world in the Foreign Service moving from country to country every couple of years with our 3 kids.  It's a fun and challenging lifestyle but we enjoy it.  I grew up in a Foreign Service family as well so I've never lived in one place for more than 3 years.

We've always had real estate in the back of our mind but being overseas all the time we don't have roots in any one place in the US.  Right now we're in the DC area for a year before our next assignment and I wanted to use this opportunity to get into one or two properties before we move on.  We're heavily invested in the stock market and I want to diversify some of that money into real estate.  

Some areas that we have some connection to (family or otherwise) that we're considering are the Hendersonville, NC - Greenville, SC area, Kannapolis, NC, and Florida.  Open to other areas too since we're not settled in anywhere but definitely want to get to know the areas well.  I'd really like to get into a good multi-family unit that cash flows well.  Have capital to invest so just need the right property.

I've done some digging into turnkey companies but I'm a little hesitant based on mixed reviews.  Given the right company and circumstances I'm considering it as an option.

Right now I'm suffering from analysis paralysis. Having trouble just locking down an area and then committing. Would love to sync up with some folks agents/property managers etc. in these areas to try to really narrow down where I'm looking and get something put together! Right now I find myself just looking endlessly at MLS listings which isn't getting me anywhere.

I've read tons of forum posts and listened to many of the podcasts.  Really appreciate this community as it's given me a lot of great information and motivation.

-Brandon