I have been a lurker in the forums for the past year but recently realized that I should start participating/contributing.

I think BiggerPocket is an awesome place and I hope I can contribute to and grow together with it! 

If you quality you will enjoy the benefits such as large contribution limits up to $61,000 per year, exempt from UBIT tax on leveraged real estate, ability to invest tax-free using Roth sub-account and more.

Our goal is to be financially free within 3 - 5 years, allowing us to work on this endeavor full time.I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the site as it has been an amazing help and I look forward to staying engaged on the forums to pay that back as best I can starting with this way too past due introduction.My wife and I are focusing on buy and hold rentals and flips in the Chicagoland / Central Illinois areas. 

@Chris Mason I felt this topic should be talked about and I'm happy others are peacefully contributing. 

Can't wait to contribute

I have been currently self employed for the last 12 years and have been contributing to a SEP-IRA yearly.

"How am I a benefit to the investor if I have no capital to contribute?" 

I would recommend starting a new LLC  with the 50/50 ownership shown as well as the capital contributed.

Reno work usually assists/contributes to reducing your time line on tenant turn over.