Hi BiggerPockets! My name is Nick and I'm an aspiring investor from Madison, WI.  My wife and I bought our first starter home here a couple of years ago. I work more than full time in construction and do a lot of traveling for my job.  I am very new to BP and to real estate investing in general, but I know that this is the route to my financial goals.  I have began reading and listening to the podcasts, and the more I learn the more excited I get to begin investing! I'm interested in buy and hold rentals, not only in Madison but other areas in Wisconsin as well.  I look forward to meeting new people and being involved in the BP community!

Hi @Nicholas Rice ,

Welcome to BP. I'm in the Madison area as well (Verona). A construction background will definitely help you in the real estate business. Madison is a tough market to find great deals lately. However, they are out there occasionally if you look hard enough and if you go a little further out of town. Also, I think its going to be a great market for the long term. Best of luck. Feel free to reach out if you need any help in the local market. 

Thanks @Keith Schulz !  I am not opposed to searching outside Madison. I have been looking near Appleton lately.  I'll definitely reach out if I need anything!

Welcome @Nicholas Rice

Welcome @Nicholas Rice, BP is a great place to learn and grow.

Welcome to BP @Nicholas Rice Lots of great conversation, smart people and opportunities to learn from others.  Best of luck in 2018!