Hobby investor from northwest Louisiana

[Sara M.]

Hi everyone! Super excited to join the Bigger Pockets community as I have SO much to learn! I am hoping to F.I.R.E. in the near future and plan for REI to be a part of my overall income strategy. I currently have 2 rental properties along with another vacant piece of land I'm looking to develop, and also own my primary residence. Hoping to add 3-5 buy and hold properties to my portfolio over the next year and would like to complete 1-2 flips per year upon F.I.R.E. I'm not looking for REI to take over my life nor am I looking to make a gazillion dollars. Would simply like some steady, dependable income as part of an early retirement strategy.

By day, I'm an accomplished sales executive and by night I love to dream about REI and also blog. Currently reno'ing (what will be) my primary residence...a 1926 Acadian style cottage that was basically falling down upon my purchase. I love Jesus, travel and playing tennis.

Would love to connect with other REIs in the north Louisiana area. 

[Arthur Cook]

Welcome Sara!!! You have found the right place for excellent advice. I am in Lake Charles and the REI and rental activity is unprecedented!!!! I am an oil and gas executive by day and have been investing in commercial, residential, land and land development for 30 years. Be glad to help if need it here in the LC area.