New SFR and Multifamily Investor from Detroit/Warren MI

[Lonniel Ingram]

Hello Bigger Pockets! I am very excited to join such a wonderful community of people. After joining some other forums that primarily promoted guru after guru it was refreshing to find BP. I was looking for a way to connect with like minded investors to grow as well as partner up with. I have already learned so much from watching the podcast, replaying webinars and reading discussions. I must confess that I am getting addicted to BiggerPockets more and more everyday. (Thanks @joshuadorkin and @brandonturner) Previously, I owned a multifamily property in River Rouge in 2010; learned a lot from that endeavor but unfortunately it cost me a lot in return. I haven't invested since then but now I'm ready to build and grow for long term wealth.

I am happily married with a new baby girl and we are focused on being able to provide a comfortable, sustainable lifestyle for our family. We plan on partnering and using creative financing to acquire sfr and multifamily units in the Michigan (initially Macomb/Oakland County). In time we will create enough passive income so that we can truly focus on family first and not a 9-5 for 40 more years struggling to get by from bill to bill. Currently I work in the Telecommunications field which I mostly enjoy; but I would rather retire sooner than later.....lol

Ok @brandonturner said not to make the introduction to long so I will end it here.

Thanks everyone and can't wait to connect....(and do deals of course!!)

[Jay L.]

Welcome!

I haven't done my introductory post yet (registration issues) but figured I'd chime in since I'm also looking to get my start in Michigan.  

This is hands-down the best real estate community + information source I've seen in a long time.