Hey everyone,

I’m a real estate investor based in Florida and wanted to introduce myself and share a bit about what I’ve been working on.

I got started with house hacking by purchasing a triplex, living in one unit while renting out the others. That experience really showed me how powerful real estate can be when you approach it creatively. Since then, I’ve continued that same strategy with my current home — renting out bedrooms and running an Airbnb in the in-law suite to maximize cash flow.

So far, I’ve focused heavily on maximizing the properties I already have and learning how to turn one property into multiple income streams. It’s been a great hands-on learning experience with both long-term and short-term rentals, as well as tenant management.

This year, my main focus is growth — both in my portfolio and in my relationships. I’m looking to take intentional steps toward acquiring more properties, especially small multifamily, while also building stronger connections in the real estate space. A big goal of mine is to eventually find a mentor who can help guide me as I scale and navigate more advanced strategies like creative financing and more complex deal structures.

I’m also working on building more confidence and consistency with deal analysis so I can move faster and make better decisions when opportunities come up.

I joined BiggerPockets to connect with other investors, learn from those who are further along, and contribute what I can from my own experience so far.

For those of you who have been investing for a while — how did you go about finding a mentor or building relationships that led to real guidance and growth? What actually helped you stand out or build those connections?

If you’re investing in Florida or working on similar strategies, I’d love to connect.

Looking forward to being part of the community.