Like many on BP, my goal is to build up a portfolio of rental properties to replace my W2 salary and free up more time to be with my family.

Right now I'm looking to build up my knowledge, meet some people who can give sound advice, find some potential suppliers, and find some deals.  

Or of course you can focus on being an agent to build up enough capital to invest with.

I'm thinking I keep them rented and one day possibly tear down the flood buildings and build up a new building.

My goal is to start flipping and build up enough to do this full time.

I still operate a foreclosure buying service in King, Pierce and Snohomish County.  

I'm located near Pittsburgh too, trying to build up the nerve to get started.

Hi James,Welcome to Bigger Pockets.You are in a great area, I have spent a lot of time a little further south in Myrtle Beach.I did several home flips, until I got into buy and hold investing in 2009.Flipping can be a great way to build up some capital.Have a super weekend

The rent comes in, I pay the payment and leave the rest in the account to build up for payment coverage, those future repairs, and the day when one of the other tenants decides to retire! 

So you essentially "recycle" your money over and over again to build up your portfolio.