Newby in Austin but from OKC

Newby in Austin but from OKC

Member since 2025 · 2 posts · 3 votes

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!

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Sean GrahamBusiness Member
Investor , CPA · Detroit, MI · Member since 2016 · 586 posts · 249 votes
1y

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!!

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  • Sean GrahamBusiness Member
    Investor , CPA · Detroit, MI · Member since 2016 · 586 posts · 249 votes
    1y

    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!!

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  • Aaron ZimmermanBusiness Member
    Accountant · Chicago, IL · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    1y

    Welcome! You're on the right track for sure and investing in an area you know well is a big plus. Since you're an out of state investor, you'll want to get your core 4 set up so you can effectively manage remotely. Best of luck!

  • Real Estate Agent · Austin, TX · Member since 2025 · 1 post · 0 votes
    1y

    Hey Jeff you sound like you are definitely on the right path! If you are ever looking for more investing opportunities closer to home in Austin feel free to reach out to me! I help investors find there next flip or rental almost every day! 

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