I'm glad to be here to network and learn as much as I can, and eventually be a professional providing advice to new investors.  

I’m based in Los Angeles and plan to start locally with house hacking before eventually expanding out of state. 

My goal is to eventually build a duplex, either in Grant or nearby areas.I'm currently grossing about $75,000 a year, but since I’ve only recently started both jobs, I don’t have a lot of capital saved up just yet.

I’ve spent the last 10+ years working hands-on in new home construction, remodeling, and residential project management.Recently, I launched Roman Property Developments (RPD) with the goal of transitioning into investing—starting with wholesaling off-market deals and eventually growing into new development projects.I know I’ve got a lot to learn on the investing side, but I also believe my construction background gives me a leg up when it comes to evaluating properties, estimating repairs, and seeing the potential in undervalued deals.Looking to connect with other investors, buyers, and pros here in Michigan.

Not the biggest Dave Ramsey fan, but I do believe in 'live like no one else so eventually you can live like no one else"While I have owned a home since my early 20's, I never had the dream home but more like shelter. 

Eventually, Class A property values increased to the point that even increasing rents didn't allow them to cashflow upon purchase.So, the flood of new investors switched to buying Class B properties.

I’d look closely at:How the lease is drafted (to protect you if circumstances change).Making sure the financing structure covers the balloon while still leaving you positive cash flow.The tax side—depending on how it’s set up, you could end up with very different treatment on income and eventual resale.I’ve seen setups like this work well, but the details really matter.

I'm on bigger pockets in the hopes of finding leads, creating relationships with investors, agents, lenders, and all of the real estate pros of there, and to eventually create a foundation of passive income for financial independence.

Many property owners who carry back financing eventually wonder if it’s better to sell the note or keep it for cash flow.

But with our tax guy retiring this year, I'm thinking it's probably a good idea to bring one on eventually, someone that can advise more thoroughly on this and other issues as well as file taxes.I still wonder if filing seperately could eliminate some of the headache we have with his ex.