Greeting to the BP community My name is Jackie Lin. I have been investing in real estate for 8 years now. I feel like I have done so little compared to the guests on the BiggerPockets podcast. Lol. But I guess I am just slow and steady. I got into real estate while in college when I was introduced to the rich dad poor dad series, so during my last year of college I bought a four residential rental unit with one store front building, which I planned to have a restaurant in and rent the four units out to pay for all of the expenses related to the property. So I guess I was sort of hacking the building for my restaurant. From my first unit and the income from my business, I have been able to acquire and payoff four more SFR, one duplex and one commercial unit. I am now in a comfortable area where I have the ability to acquire more doors. I am planning for the long haul, I am focus on buy and hold rental units in the south central Pennsylvania but is open minded to expand my horizon. I am not biased against any type of real estate as long as I can get a good deal on it and have a good ROI. I am here to introduce myself to this great community. I have been silent for the last three months learning from all of the experts here. This is the best place to gain a plethora knowledge of real estate. If there is anyone here that would like to connect and talk about anything, let’s connect and learn from each other and grow together!

Hello Jackie! Very nice to hear from you. I love about 40 mins north of you in Harrisburg, PA where my rentals are all located. Sounds like you’re doing very well for yourself and nothing wrong with ‘slow and steady’. I also coach boxing at Shippensburg university and have considered jumping into College housing since I already have an “in” with some of the students body, but haven’t acted on it yet but. Are all of your properties in gettysburg? What kind of return are you looking for from your investments?

If you ever want to get together in person to discuss anything just let me know. Also, there are some great meetups in the Harrisburg, Camp Hill, and York area. I’m not sure if there are any closer to you but if you’re willing to make the drive they are very good!!

Sounds like you've got the right idea.  Good luck with it and let me know if your investing ever takes you near Philly.

Thank you @Travis Wylie and @Charles McCabe for the warm welcome. I am definitely interested in expanding my area at a comfortable pace. I actually graduated from Gettysburg College and is an alum at one of the the fraternity house, so I know how things could get out of control if the proper screening is not performed. 

So yeah, if you guys have anything deals that needs that extra push, let me know I will be more than happy to work with you guys. 

BTW, Sorry for the late reply, as you may have seen from my profile, I am also a REA and was busy last couple of days, getting deals together. 

Hope we can connect and work together in the future!

Hi Jackie. Welcome to BP.

Hey @Jackie Lin ! Welcome! We sell a lot of rent-ready properties in the area. Let me know if you'd like to get our current list. :)

All the best!
Kate

Hi, Jackie! I live in York, but I'm also I'm in the market for a small-mid-sized apartments, however, I'm looking down in Baltimore. Would be happy to connect if you'd like. 

Hi @Angela Meraklis-Lyons . I am always interests in making new connections. My market is really really really tight. I would love to expand my area and want to work with someone like you. I am a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams as well so if you want to work together on a deal, it would be amazing!!!!

Hi @Kate Hall I would love to be on your list, my email is JackieLinRealtor (at) gmail.com

Thank you!