Columbus, Ohio
Back in the States after 12 months...currently looking at several deals. (over 1 year ago)I am from Tallmadge, OH (near Akron). I have not lived in Ohio for more than seven years though, due to military service. That service is ending in November (I'm currently in Afghanistan), at which point I'll be pursuing real estate investing full time. I lived in Columbus previously when I attended Ohio State, and I'll be moving back to that area in early 2011 with the intent to purchase a primary residence as well as 2 rental properties before I start my MBA program in late 2011. I look forward to meeting and working with other like-minded investors in central Ohio in the future.
Like many on this website, I am in the "due diligence" phase of learning about real estate investing. Although I have limited experience, I look forward to learning as much as I can over the next 6 months, as well as joining REIA's, and networking online.
Thanks to some savvy stock purchases and conservative spending habits, I am now in a position to end my military service and live comfortably off savings for the next few years while I attend graduate school. I have resources to make all-cash purchases on up to 4 rentals, but I'll seek financing if available. I have been looking at HUD properties online and have found several duplexes listed that seem like good investments, but I'm waiting until I get to Ohio before making any financial commitments.
I am interesting in meeting other real estate investors in Columbus, OH. I am more than happy to pool resources and knowledge with other beginners to learn from each other on our investments.
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