Hey everyone,

I’m new here and figured I’d introduce myself. I’ve been listening to the BiggerPockets podcast for a while and finally decided it was time to jump into the community and start learning from people who are actually doing this.

A little about me — I’m a Navy veteran living in the Phoenix area. I’m in my mid-30s, married, and we have a young daughter. A lot of my motivation for getting into real estate comes down to building independence and long-term security for my family. I want to create something that gives us options later in life and allows me to be present for the people that matter most.

Right now I’m working toward what will likely become my first rental. We’re planning to move later this year, and the goal is to keep our current house as a rental property. My plan isn’t to rush things — I’m thinking long term and would like to slowly build a portfolio over time, maybe picking up a property every few years and holding them.

Ultimately, my goals are pretty simple:
• build a solid portfolio of long-term rentals
• create financial independence for my family
• learn from people who have already done this
• avoid the big mistakes early on

I’m here to learn, connect with other investors (especially anyone in the Phoenix area for coffee or something), and surround myself with people who are better at this than I am.

Looking forward to learning from you all.