Firefighters and First Responders in Multifamily

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Firefighters and First Responders in Multifamily

Hud Floyd
Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes

Any other firefighters and first responders out there in real estate investment?  I work for Los Angeles County Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic in the West Hollywood area.  Currently invested in over 700 units of multifamily and always looking to connect with fellow first responders.

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Brian BurkePro Member
Investor · Santa Rosa, CA · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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I’m a former first responder, 14 years in various roles.  Some as a police officer, some as a 911 dispatcher, some as a firefighter/EMT (FF-I, FF-II, then driver-operator on engine company and truck).  Even did a part-time stint with AMR on a BLS ambulance (I guess I get bored easily, LOL).  Fun times!

Then I decided to turn my side-gig of real estate investing into my full-time focus.  That was almost 20 years ago and while I really loved my former vocation, I’ve never looked back.  Since that time I’ve raised way over $100 million from investors and bought over a half a billion dollars of real estate.  Man, it seems like two completely different lives. 

The difference is I worked for a small city (less than 50K people) and you work for a REAL fire department—I grew up watching squad 51 and engine 51 on my tiny four-channel color TV, LOL.  You see more trauma in a 24 hour shift than I saw in a year.  

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  • Rob Bowness
    Investor · Sparta, NJ · Member since 2019 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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    @Hud Floyd Hello Sir, I am a Trooper for 6 years. Thanks for all the first First Responders! I am currently under construction on a flip and closing on a second in under a month. It’s definitely challenging balancing it all but we are making it work. God Bless.

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  • Chris Rogers
    Contractor · NY (long island) · Member since 2018 · 11 posts · 1 vote
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    @Hud Floyd I a m a firefighter in NYC with the FDNY. Also a general contractor in Long Island where I live. Firefighter of 12 years and in construction since high school. Recently purchased my first rental property. Feel free to message me to talk RE investing. (Also anyone else on here of course). Congrats on 700 units. You definitely have my attention.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hi Blaine.  I have an associate whose retired from the Cleveland Fire Department.  Some good MF opportunity in the Columbus market.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hey Samuel.  Think this may be the first State Trooper connection.  Great to have you here.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hey Will. I agree, love the job to but nice having the additional financial security.  Doing both syndication and passive investing.  Welcom.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hi Chris Levarek. Thanks for your service and don't miss the station nights too much! At least the after midnight calls.  North Carolina is a strong MF market.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hi Rodney.  MF is definitely a strong way to have exponential growth. And you're in one of the top markets in the country.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hey Chris Hughes. I imagine our paths have crossed at Cedars.  You definitely have the right idea: landlord friendly states.  Keep self-educating, and depending on your goals, take a closer look at MF.  You have the potential to do more and faster.  Food for thought.  Getting good response from the LA City Guys.  Glad to see the interest.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hi Seth.  Sounds like we're thinking alike: augment those pensions.  Not only augment, but added protection and security.  Boise has had some good movement in the MF space.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hey DJ Harris.  Hats off to you.  I think you've covered a good number of first responder positions!  Outstanding and welcome to the world of RE.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hey Tyler Knox.  It is great to see so many first responders on the RE journey.  I know of a few guys on my job that have SF in TN.   Let's definitely connect.

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  • Remington LymanBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Hud Floyd:

    Hi Blaine.  I have an associate whose retired from the Cleveland Fire Department.  Some good MF opportunity in the Columbus market.

     I agree!

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hi Sara McFarland.  Welcome to RE and it can definitely be a path to create financial freedom.  Thanks for posting.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hi Chris Saunders.  Welcome as well to RE. There are a lot of great podcasts out there that will match what you're looking for.  Welcom also to MF and look forward to connecting.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hi Josh McCullough.  Looks like you're moving up with diversification.  I'm not as familiar with the mobile park world.  I concentrate on MF.  Great to hear from you.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hi Rickey.  You are a busy man Chief.  Great that you have so many interests and skill sets.  Definitely look forward to connecting soon.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hey Miguel T.  Congrats on moving forward towards your next investment.  Got a few of the NYPD representing on the thread. Great to hear from you.

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  • David Duhamel
    Rolling Meadows, IL · Member since 2019 · 1 post · 0 votes
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    This is my first post!

    I’m a police officer working in the NW suburbs near Chicago. Coming up on 2 years of service and looking to be a investor in the next few years. I’m currently in my information gathering stage by reading posts, listening to podcasts and reading books.

    Cool to see so many first responders on this site.

    Stay safe everyone!

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hi Rob Bowness.  It's great to have you here representing Troopers.  Congrats on your investments.  They definitely take effort but can be well worth it.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hi Chris Rogers.  Great to have another brother from the great FDNY.  Congrats on the first property and look forward to connecting soon.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Welcome David Duhamel.  Glad to have you as a first post!  Welcome to the RE world.  If there's anything I might be able to do, let me know.

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  • Caleb Smith
    Bakersfield, CA · Member since 2019 · 17 posts · 7 votes
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    @Hud Floyd I’m with KCFD, trying to make my way up the real estate ladder. Congrats on your progress. I’d love to hear more about your journey.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    To all!  The response to this thread has been phenomenal!  It's been so incredible that BP has tagged me a few times and temporarily shut down my messaging system.  Excessive use?  Still trying to figure out the correct amount of responses allowed in a time frame!  Currently not able to use the messaging system, but when it's resolved, I'll definitely continue to connect and respond to you all.  Well, a great problem to have, thanks to all of you. (And BP has been good about resolving the issue.)  

    I didn't doubt so many responders were in the real estate world.  Wonderful to hear the stories and experiences, the various levels of experience and investment.  Hopefully some connections are being made in your various regions and areas of interest.  It's great to have a community of individuals that can support each other along the way.  

    Let's keep it going and I look forward to connecting with you all.  Stay safe.

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  • Hud Floyd
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    Investor · Marina Del Rey, CA · Member since 2018 · 119 posts · 63 votes
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    Hey Caleb. Our first KCFD!  Love it.  Love that city and Go Chiefs!  I have family all throughout the Metro and I travel there quite a bit.  Probably be there next month.  Look forward to connecting with you soon.

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  • Ben McFarland
    Real Estate Agent · Broken Arrow, OK · Member since 2020 · 24 posts · 9 votes
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    @Hud Floyd I’m a paramedic in Oklahoma. I currently manage 2 air medical bases and working in buying my first deal.

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