Newby in Austin but from OKC

[Jeff Bates]

Hello Friends,

40 year old guy and amateur in many things, especially real estate investing. Bigger Pockets listener for about two years. OU alumnus, Econ grad. I work for a freight brokerage in the logistics industry. Determined to get a real estate portfolio started. Soon-to-be divorced guy that thinks the refinancing of my primary may present an opportunity to acquire my first rental property. 
I’m currently house-hacking. I started that about two and a half years ago—before I found the term on BP. That’s simply to say I felt some validation and sense of kindred spirits to Dave Meyer and his team once I started listening to episodes of the show. 

I plan to invest in the OKC Metro. Low appreciation/cash positive options in a metro I know well. It’s a short drive of 5.5 hr drive from my North Austin suburban home.

I’m looking forward to furthering my knowledge thanks to the wisdom provided by this community. 
Cheers!

[Sean Graham]

Welcome Jeff. Sounds like you’ve already got a solid start with the house hack, and refinancing could definitely open a door for that first rental. OKC’s a market you know well, which is a big advantage. Wishing you all the best!!