Like many people here, I've had a strong interest in real estate since reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. I also found the story of San Diego architect Jonathan Segal similarly inspiring. I hope to replicate their success and bring some measure of financial independence to my family.
Hello hello BP peeps. My name is Michael Pilolla and I live in SLO with my beautiful wife and two equally beautiful daughters. I grew up in San Jose, CA, lived all up and down CA from San Diego to Redwood City. I was in Albany/Corvallis, Oregon for 10 years and now back in Cali and loving it.
I'm looking to break the sad cycle of...
I'm a real estate investing "newbie" as I've seen used frequently around the site. My wife and I are originally from the Northeast and since living in NC have had 2 boys. We've lived just outside Charlotte NC for 7 years now. I'm interested in buy & hold rental properties and building a large portfolio over time.
I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, and spent the first 24 years of my life there. After graduating from Ohio State in 2013 I moved to West Lafayette, IN and Lima, OH for my employer. In 2016, I moved to New Orleans, where I discovered BiggerPockets and real estate.
While in New Orleans, I purchased my first home, a duplex in a...
I have been a licensed salesperson since March. I'm very interested in getting into investing. I look forward to discussing everything.
Went to and finished college because my mother and father told me that was the thing to do. I realized that I had no idea why I was even there. I took the easiest classes and had a fantastic time. Once I graduated, I had no desire to go sit at a desk or go to job interviews. My brother was in Phoenix doing wholesale deals and lease options...
I’m a buy and hold investor who just trying to navigate through the maze; licking my wounds and gaining knowledge along the way.