Off to travel world. Summit delayed 'til next downturn. RE ROCKS!

Off to travel world. Summit delayed 'til next downturn. RE ROCKS!

J. MartinPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes

Flip Flops & Travel
My goal when I got into real estate was to be able to wear flip flops every day, wake up whenever I want, and be able to travel.

If Not Now, When?
I've been back and forth on the right time to do it, but I have the ability to do it now.
AND IF NOT NOW WHEN?
IS THERE EVER A PERFECT TIME?
HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE YOU HEARD MOANING ABOUT HOW THEY REGRET CHASING THEIRE DREAMS OR TRAVELING THE WORLD? (instead of talking about it)

Thanks Everyone!
So I'm wrapping things up now to do it. I have a lot of great people that help me run my properties, awesome partners that are totally supportive of the transition, and a lot of great people in real estate, at local networking events, and here on BP, who helped me along the way. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE! I'm fortunate to have been able to achieve some of my major life goals (at 31!). But I didn't start with much of anything except some knowledge and a "pocket full of dreams" (along with some careful due diligence), so I think anyone can do it, with enough determination, patience, and timing (and a little luck). Go make it happen!

Postponing Next Summit
For these reasons, I will be delaying organizing the 2nd San Francisco Real Estate Networking Summit until the market cools off and there are more plentiful deals available, when I will get back to day-to-day real estate activities (and won't be as active on BP until then). In the mean time, keep an eye on the market (creeping towards a bubble in some of the SF Bay Area..), and carry an umbrella - 'cause it will rain some day!

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Investor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
11y

J, 

Hmm...Going to bed whenever you feel like and waking up whenever you want, I loooove the sound of that. Traveling around the world in flip flops? One can only imagine. The sound of the wave crashing. Eating all kinds of exotic street food. Well, you don't want to know what you're eating. Just close your eyes, eat and enjoy. Waking up to a blue sky. Wait, you're in China. There's no blue sky. LOL! Scratch out that idea.  

Congrats bud. Just remember that getting ripped off in the third world countries is part of the journey. Don't forget to come home because you're having too much fun abroad. After all, there is no place like home. Enjoy.

Cheers.

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  • Investor · Salem, OR · Member since 2015 · 76 posts · 28 votes
    11y

    Congrats on reaching your goal! I'm excited for you to see what this new phase of life brings. And kudos for sticking to the plan of traveling. It's easy to put it off for a "better" time, as you said. Good luck and bring me back a t-shirt!

  • Specialist · Honolulu, HI · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    11y
    Originally posted by @J. Martin:

    Flip Flops & Travel
    My goal when I got into real estate was to be able to wear flip flops every day, wake up whenever I want, and be able to travel.

    If Not Now, When?
    I've been back and forth on the right time to do it, but I have the ability to do it now.
    AND IF NOT NOW WHEN?
    IS THERE EVER A PERFECT TIME?
    HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE YOU HEARD MOANING ABOUT HOW THEY REGRET CHASING THEIRE DREAMS OR TRAVELING THE WORLD? (instead of talking about it)

    Thanks Everyone!
    So I'm wrapping things up now to do it. I have a lot of great people that help me run my properties, awesome partners that are totally supportive of the transition, and a lot of great people in real estate, at local networking events, and here on BP, who helped me along the way. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE! I'm fortunate to have been able to achieve some of my major life goals (at 31!). But I didn't start with much of anything except some knowledge and a "pocket full of dreams" (along with some careful due diligence), so I think anyone can do it, with enough determination, patience, and timing (and a little luck). Go make it happen!

    Postponing Next Summit
    For these reasons, I will be delaying organizing the 2nd San Francisco Real Estate Networking Summit until the market cools off and there are more plentiful deals available, when I will get back to day-to-day real estate activities (and won't be as active on BP until then). In the mean time, keep an eye on the market (creeping towards a bubble in some of the SF Bay Area..), and carry an umbrella - 'cause it will rain some day!

     Congrats! Whats first?

  • Investor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2014 · 167 posts · 146 votes
    11y

    @J. M. Congratulations. Enjoy the time off and in your flip flops :)

  • Investor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    11y

    J, 

    Hmm...Going to bed whenever you feel like and waking up whenever you want, I loooove the sound of that. Traveling around the world in flip flops? One can only imagine. The sound of the wave crashing. Eating all kinds of exotic street food. Well, you don't want to know what you're eating. Just close your eyes, eat and enjoy. Waking up to a blue sky. Wait, you're in China. There's no blue sky. LOL! Scratch out that idea.  

    Congrats bud. Just remember that getting ripped off in the third world countries is part of the journey. Don't forget to come home because you're having too much fun abroad. After all, there is no place like home. Enjoy.

    Cheers.

  • Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
    Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
    11y

    @J. Martin  have fun... I am in Thailand as I write this looking at this wonderful beach and thinking wow this is nice... Travel in the JET age is one of the great things to do.

    15 hours your on the other side of the world.. so for 1k for a ticket your gone..

    you can get cheap hotels here for 20 a nice and food etc.

    with your Bay Area winnings you should be able to live indefinitely over seas  LOL

  • Investor · Los Altos, CA · Member since 2014 · 942 posts · 1k+ votes
    11y

    @J. Martin To be young and single with money in your pockets and cash flowing in... sounds like a great time!  Remember to take lots of pictures and maybe start a blog on RE overseas so all of us "suckers" can live vicariously through your exploits!

  • Sherman Oaks, CA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    11y

    @J. Martin Nice and congrats! Stop by LA, as you can almost travel the world without leaving the city. And get your surf or paddleboard lesson on the house....be sure to bring your flip flops as they are required attire:)

  • Specialist · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2012 · 72 posts · 28 votes
    11y

    Congrats @J. Martin!! I hope to be in your shoes (or flip flops) some day. Have fun!!

  • Rental Property Investor · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    11y

    dude!  Enjoy the spoils of traveling in the developing world (God I have done that numerous times in the past and it always recharges your batteries in unexpected ways.)  BUT don't be conned into buying some 2nd home at an exotic destination!  You'll be tempted, I'm sure. But they are hardly ever good investments, and you really need to learn the local market (surprise!) to succeed. Don't be fooled by beauty and cheap prices!  Just enjoy the places, cheap rents and all the sights, sounds and smells you're about to experience. 

    For how long and where are you going?  Any plans yet, or RU going to do long term Auzzi style where you just start somewhere and roll with it. 

    Have fun!

  • Investor · Suwanee, GA · Member since 2014 · 579 posts · 347 votes
    11y

    @Jay Hinrichs

    Were you in Phuket?

    Been to Thailand many times and it's always worth it ^^

    @J. M.

    Congrats! Hope you make it out to Korea.

  • Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
    Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
    11y

    @Daniel Ryu  Karon beach  very nice

  • Investor · Suwanee, GA · Member since 2014 · 579 posts · 347 votes
    11y

    @Jay Hinrichs

    Karon Beach! My real estate partner is there right now on his honeymoon, @Benjamin Hauser

    I loved it there, too. Stayed at the Hyatt or Hilton there. Amazing how they managed to keep the mosquitos at bay.

    Now I usually stay in Patang.. Noisy but close to the mall which the kids like ^^

    Hope you had (are having) a wonderful time!

  • Jonna WeberPro Member
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    Investor · Boise, ID · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 736 votes
    11y

    @J.M. I am so happy for you!  Very grateful for the summit last year, as I learned so much and made some incredible connections. 

    Enjoy that exotic cocktail for all of us!  

  • Rental Property Investor · Sacramento, CA · Member since 2011 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    Wait, wait @J. Martin ! 

    Let the Summit at the Guild be your first stop. 

    Sacramento counts as "world travel" and we're looking forward to having you facilitate the discussion panel.

    See you Feb 27th! And bring all of your economic insights with you.

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