New member from Ocala, Florida

[Zac Gavin]

Hello, Bigger Pockets folks!

My name is Zac Gavin. I come from Utah, where I spent my childhood. I served 4 years in the US Army, and afterwards, relocated to Ocala, Florida in 2014.

I've always been searching for a way to get ahead in life, something more than living paycheck to paycheck. From network marketing (MLM) to selling odds and ends. Back in 2012, I read the book (the world famous) Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. This book gave me a perspective on real estate I had never considered. I can't remember exactly what it was, but something about that book gave me the idea that apartment complexes/multifamily homes are the ultimate form of passive income. Truth is, I don't even remember if that was mentioned in the book (maybe I should read that again...). All I know is that something about it made me realize the potential of real estate.

So, with that epiphany, I did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about it until a couple months ago when a friend of mine introduced me to Bigger Pockets. Ever since, I've been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcast and learning everything Josh Dorkin and Brandon Turner have been trying to cram in my noggin (for 130 episodes) so here I am.. doing what Josh is always telling people to do (so demanding, Josh) and introducing myself. Zac Gavin. The n00b.

With that,

Hello everyone.

[Andrea Proeber]

Welcome Zac!

Have you been able to dip your toes in and purchase a few properties yet? How are you doing so far?

Andrea