New House Hacker in Chicago

[Mike Mosby]

I figured since I've updated my profile I might has well knock out my introduction post!

I moved to Chicago almost 2 years ago from Las Vegas for a job opportunity. I got interested in REI in 2002 while I was still in the Army at Ft Bragg, NC. I did approx 7 deals back then which started with purchasing my first home to live in but never spent one night in because of the pace of delpoyments.

Now that I'm comfortable in Chicago and in my new position I'm ready to start investing again.  This time I'm not interested in Flipping/Wholesaling but house hacking.   Chicago with the abundance of 2-4 flats, access to public transportation, unique neighborhoods and strong real estate market seems primed for hacking.

I will start a blog on Monday so I can organize myself and track my progress.  The end of the story will be when I have 10 properties with 25-35 units that cashflow enough to make me financially independent.

Just a quick note to say hi and how excited I am to have found BiggerPockets.com!  Now I have to run and check out some neighborhood and open houses.

Happy Investing!

Mike