New member from Nebraska.

[Michael Murray II]

Hello Bigger Pockets!

My name is Mike Murray and I hail from the great State of Nebraska!

I am new to the world of Real Estate, and currently make my living as an OTR (over the road) truck driver. As such, I have quite a bit of time to listen to the BP podcast, so I am taking time finally to get active on the forum and introduce myself.

I will be 42 in a few short weeks. I am married (14yrs) and I have 2 awesome kids. I have lived in Nebraska since 1986 and currently reside in Hastings, Nebraska.

I found Bigger Pockets in a round about way. I was sitting in traffic in Chicago, and I saw a "bandit sign" claiming I could earn 120k+ if I called the number... So, being bored in traffic I called. It ended up being for a guru course, but it really piqued my interest.. so a few emails later I was watching an introductory webinar about the company. Come to find out the "course" was $20k for me and a "partner" and not being the type of guy to just write a check... I did some more digging and research on the internet, and I came upon a comment on a youtube video that simply said... "Why pay $$$ for this guru course, when you can learn everything for FREE on BiggerPockets.com.

So... here I am, and let me tell you... I am SO GLAD to have found this site!! Not to mention the podcast! I have been using the Stitcher App to listen, which curiously doesn't have episodes 1 - 46. So I started on episode 47 and am currently at episode 110.  I love it! and I consider them as credit hours towards my Real Estate education!

I've basically just been a sponge for the last month. Ive read the UBG several times, the guide to screening tenets, bought and read a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and pretty much anything else I can get my hands on.

My plan is to follow a buy and hold strategy, and possibly throw a flip or two into the mix. I know that with the knowledge and connections I will make from BP, that my goals are going to be in reach.

Alright, before I turn this introduction into a novel.... I want to thank the folks at BP for creating this site! I have already learned so much, and I am excited to get things rolling as a Real Estate Investor!

Thank You!

-Mike Murray 

[Larry Fried]

@Michael Murray II Hi and welcome to BiggerPockets! It’s a great place to learn more about investing and meet the people you want to meet. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!