Hey Bigger Pockets Community, my name is Brett Slusher. I just finished my football career at the University of Kentucky and I recently became a real estate agent in Northern Kentucky (with plans to get my Ohio license to practice in Cincinnati as well). I work for HUFF realty in Florence, KY. I currently specialize in residential real estate but I plan to transition to commercial real estate as time goes on.

I graduated with a degree in accounting but decided to pursue my passion for real estate straight out of college. Nothing against accountants, but it only took one summer internship for me to realize that wasn't for me. I have been licensed for about 3 months now and love it so far. I have no prior experience in real estate other than reading books on the subject. I have not yet purchased my own investment property, but I plan on buying a duplex/triplex to house hack once I have enough saved up for the down payment within the next 2 years. My long term goal is to accumulate enough passive income through real estate investing that will allow me to do real estate at my leisure. I joined bigger pockets because I became very interested in real estate after reading the books on house hacking and how to invest in real estate.

I look forward to connecting with everyone in the Bigger Pockets Community and learning from great investors all over the country!!

@Brett Slusher my daughter graduating this spring in interior design and business communications has similar plans . I would love to connect and talk to you. I have done long term, student, vacation rentals, flipping and private lending. I enjoy talking to young investors that are hustling out there. You are on the right track.

@Brett Slusher Welcome to BP and the forums. Seems you got a good plan just need to find the right property. Good luck with all your future REI ventures.

@Brett Slusher in Walton area and would love to connect.

Welcome to the forums man! I'm a local NKY investor and agent as well. If you ever want to talk or get together, I'm always excited to chat real estate with others. Good luck moving forward!

@Sandra Morrison hi Sandra!! I would love to connect and learn from you and what you’ve done so far. I accepted your connection request!! Thank you so much!!

@James Wilcox thanks James!! I sent you a connection request. I would love to learn about your Lexington investments. I loved over state street for a few years a see huge potential in housing close to campus

@Bryan Boudreaux sent you a request! Appreciate it Bryan!

@Zachary Elliott thank you Zachary!! Would love to connect and learn more from you, especially about our market. Good luck going forward as well!

@Zachary Elliott thank you Zachary!! Would love to connect and learn more from you, especially about our market. Good luck going forward as well!

@Brett Slusher welcome to the BiggerPockets community. I'm a full time agent/investor here in Louisville. I'm also a HUGE University of Kentucky sports fan, and a former resident of Northern Kentucky in my early 20's. So we should have plenty to talk about if you want to meet up sometime for coffee, lunch, happy hour, you name it. 

@Beau Hollis and I also host a monthly investor club/meetup from 6-8 pm on the first Monday of every month in Louisville, and would love to see you there. Great for networking and education. You can find out more and register for the next event here: https://www.meetup.com/Louisvi... 

Hey @Brett Slusher !

Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS

3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups

4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

5.Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer Questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

Good luck,

@Brett Slusher I’m moving to central Ohio and looking to connect and collaborate!

@Brad Noe I’ll take you up on that!! Would love to talk and learn as much as I can. I will connect with you and Beau and shoot you a message. I would love to make the trip down to Louisville soon. Oh and I especially appreciate you being a cats fan even though you’re in Louisville!! Go Cats!!!

@Chad Rocke thank you Chad!! I greatly appreciate the hospitality!

@Mia Duncan hey Mia!! Congrats on moving over to Ohio. I would love to connect and collaborate!

Welcome to the forums Brett! The northern KY market should be a great place for you to get started.

If you can pull off a house-hack near campus you’ll have great revenue for as long as you want it. The region south of Cincy just keeps growing as well.

Hit me up the next time you are in Louisville and let’s grab coffee or lunch.

Welcome aboard, Brett! This is a great place to learn and to meet people so take advantage of all the great resources.

-Julio

@Brett Slusher

Welcome to the BP community! Great that you joined the site!

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@William Cravens thank you William! I appreciate it. Would love to grab coffee next time I’m in Louisville. A lot of love out of Louisville in this thread!

@Julio Gonzalez thank you Julio. I appreciate it!