Brand New Investor in Tampa/St. Pete

Brand New Investor in Tampa/St. Pete

Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2015 · 12 posts · 1 vote

Hello Everyone,

My name is Justin and I am brand new to the world of real estate investing.  I read a book called "Rich Dad, Poor Dad'' that a few people might have heard of and, I instantly became interested and excited to dive into real estate.  I currently work as a mechanical engineer designing HVAC systems for commercial projects, however, that is not how I would like to describe myself.  I enjoy many outdoor activities (running, biking, surfing, and skiing) as well as traveling.  I also consider myself a foodie in training. 

My ultimate goal for investing is to replace my salary and aim for financial freedom.  I could not believe any more strongly with the BP log in page saying we were not meant to spend all of our time in cubicles and I aim to change that for myself.  The route I am looking towards going is buy and hold with multi-family homes.  I realize that my niche might change, but right now I would just like to acquire my first property with that intention.

I'm excited to be here and look forward to meeting more people on here and locally through meet-ups.

Justin

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  • Rental Property Investor · Raleigh, NC · Member since 2015 · 44 posts · 23 votes
    10y

    Welcome to BP Justin and good luck! From my understanding of the FL market, there are many opportunities to get in at a very reasonable price and the rents are there to support the cash flow. Also, being that Florida is a common vaca destination, you also have the opportunity (depending on your state/local ordinance) to turn them into short term rentals (like AirBnB) to obtain an even higher returns!

  • Professional · Carlsbad, CA · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    @Justin Mariniak

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets. Make sure to check out all the informative podcasts.

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