Recently retired firefighter, looking to invest in real estate

Recently retired firefighter, looking to invest in real estate

Member since 2022 · 5 posts · 2 votes

Hi guys. I'm retiring as a firefighter and I'm ready to start the next chapter of my professional life. I want to use some of my retirement funds to do fix and flips for short term, and find some rentals for long term using the BRRR method.

In addition to being a firefighter, I also have a background in real estate as an agent, and some construction experience.  My family and I just moved from Virginia to North Carolina, so I have some research to do about the local market.  

I’m excited to learn and get started.

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Rental Property Investor · Centreville, VA · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 799 votes
4y

Hi @Davis Sessums Great to see you start your real estate journey! I am also from Northern Virginia specifically concentrating on out of state turnkey investing. Let me know if that interests you. I am pretty sure Rent to Retirement has some presence in NC and they can be a huge help. Let me know if you want me to connect you to them. 

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  • Lender · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2022 · 739 posts · 410 votes
    4y

    Hi @Davis Sessums, that sounds like a great plan!

    Which market are you looking in? I might be able to get you connected to a local expert.

  • Real Estate Agent · Kansas City · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    4y

    Welcome! Are you going to be an agent in North Carolina? 

  • Member since 2022 · 5 posts · 2 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Andrew Garcia:

    Hi @Davis Sessums, that sounds like a great plan!

    Which market are you looking in? I might be able to get you connected to a local expert.


    We’re in New Bern so I’m going to stay focused on the local market, but I have plans to expand towards the Raleigh area and up into southern Virginia.  
  • Member since 2022 · 5 posts · 2 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Caleb Brown:

    Welcome! Are you going to be an agent in North Carolina? 


     I don’t think so, at least not right now.  I have local agents that I trust but I may look into getting my contractors license.  

  • Lender · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2022 · 739 posts · 410 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Davis Sessums:
    Quote from @Andrew Garcia:

    Hi @Davis Sessums, that sounds like a great plan!

    Which market are you looking in? I might be able to get you connected to a local expert.


    We’re in New Bern so I’m going to stay focused on the local market, but I have plans to expand towards the Raleigh area and up into southern Virginia.  

     That's great! If you ever have questions about the financing side of real estate, feel free to ask.

  • Patti RobertsonBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Virginia Beach, VA · Member since 2016 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    4y

    I'm in Hampton Roads.  If you land here holler!  I am happy to assist.

  • Julio GonzalezPro Member
    Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    4y

    Welcome to BiggerPockets, Davis! This is a great place to learn and further investigate investing in real estate.

  • Justin WindhamPro Member
    Banker · Nationwide · Member since 2015 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    4y

    @Davis Sessums

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets!

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  • Member since 2021 · 10 posts · 5 votes
    4y

    Hey Davis, 

    I'm an agent here in the Charlotte area, I'd love to get in touch and talk strategy, as I work with hundreds of investors in NC. Reach out if you're interested! 

  • Rental Property Investor · Centreville, VA · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 799 votes
    4y

    Hi @Davis Sessums Great to see you start your real estate journey! I am also from Northern Virginia specifically concentrating on out of state turnkey investing. Let me know if that interests you. I am pretty sure Rent to Retirement has some presence in NC and they can be a huge help. Let me know if you want me to connect you to them. 

  • Attorney · Houston · Member since 2022 · 84 posts · 116 votes
    4y

    You have a unique combination of experience which can give a different perspective on real estate. I bet your background as a firefighter and construction means any building you own will be tip top . Welcome to Bigger Pockets! 

  • Real Estate Agent · Memphis, TN · Member since 2021 · 88 posts · 50 votes
    4y

    Hi @Davis Sessums!

    I love that for you and wish you the best on this new chapter. I would love to connect and chat more about what you are looking for exactly .

    Good Luck!

  • Benjamin AakerPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Brandon, SD · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    4y
    Hi Davis,
    Thanks for fighting fires. That's a tough job. Congrats on going further in real estate investing. There's a ton of information here. I recommend reading everything you can to get started.
  • Benjamin AakerPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Brandon, SD · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    4y
    Hi Davis,
    Thanks for fighting fires. That's a tough job. Congrats on going further in real estate investing. There's a ton of information here. I recommend reading everything you can to get started.
  • Member since 2022 · 1 post · 0 votes
    4y

    Hi David, My husband and I live in Raleigh and have built our RE portfolio here. My husband is an active firefighter with the City of Raleigh and I am a real estate agent. We have both LTRs and (currently) one STR. If you'd like to connect or have questions about the Triangle area, feel free to reach out! Wishing you luck on all your goals!

    ~Kerry

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