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Brand new to real estate investing

Michael W Perry
Real Estate Agent · Highland, IN · Member since 2026 · 5 posts · 3 votes

Hello Bigger Pockets

Just popping in to introduce myself and hopefully meet some new people.  

My name is Michael Perry.  I'm 45 years old with 4 children.  I'm a superintendent of a construction company in the Chicagoland area and have been a licensed Real Estate Agent in Illinois and Indiana since 2018.  

Life doesn't always go the way you want it to and we are forced to evaluate and make changes whether we want to or not.  I'm 10 years from a full retiremnet with the Laborers Union and realizing that my pension will never get me by when the time comes.  

I've been reading books for the past year on real estate investing and the last book was by Brandon Turner, Rental Property Investing, which has led me to this Bigger Pockets forum.  

I'm really looking forward to meeting some experienced investors on Bigger Pockets and will be soaking up as much information as I can to obtain my first investment property.

Happy New Years

Michael Perry

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  • Jules Aton
    MD/DC · Member since 2024 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9mo

    Hi and welcome! 

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  • Denise SuppleeBusiness Member
    Realtor · Willow Grove, PA · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 661 votes
    9mo

    Welcome to BiggerPockets, @Michael W Perry. Your construction background will definitely help you along the way and will give you a big advantage as you get started. It’s great that you’re thinking ahead and taking action now. I’m excited to see your journey unfold, and always happy to help however I can.

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    • Michael W Perry
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      Real Estate Agent · Highland, IN · Member since 2026 · 5 posts · 3 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Denise Supplee:

      Welcome to BiggerPockets, @Michael W Perry. Your construction background will definitely help you along the way and will give you a big advantage as you get started. It’s great that you’re thinking ahead and taking action now. I’m excited to see your journey unfold, and always happy to help however I can.


       Thank you Denise.  

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  • Janice Carter
    Real Estate Broker · Atlanta · Member since 2024 · 1k+ posts · 608 votes
    9mo

    Michael, welcome. You bring a strong foundation with your construction background and real estate licensing which will serve you well as you transition into investing. It is smart to be evaluating long-term income now rather than later. You are in the right place. Stay focused, ask questions and leverage your experience as you work toward that first investment.

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    • Michael W Perry
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      Real Estate Agent · Highland, IN · Member since 2026 · 5 posts · 3 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Janice Carter:

      Michael, welcome. You bring a strong foundation with your construction background and real estate licensing which will serve you well as you transition into investing. It is smart to be evaluating long-term income now rather than later. You are in the right place. Stay focused, ask questions and leverage your experience as you work toward that first investment.


       Thank you Janice.  Excited to be here.  

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  • Nicholas Mann
    Valhalla, NY · Member since 2013 · 132 posts · 84 votes
    9mo
    Read books and buy real estate. Use your knowledge in construction to help with rehabs and repairs and learn property management as you go. Definitely read Brandon’s book on “Managing Rental Properties” next. Good luck
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    • Michael W Perry
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      Real Estate Agent · Highland, IN · Member since 2026 · 5 posts · 3 votes
      9mo
      Quote from @Nicholas Mann:
      Read books and buy real estate. Use your knowledge in construction to help with rehabs and repairs and learn property management as you go. Definitely read Brandon’s book on “Managing Rental Properties” next. Good luck

       Thank you Nicholas.  

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