Newbie from Miami, Florida

[Ray Egan]

Hi all!!

53 years of age, a former trombonist/composer in Canada for 22 years, now a full-time hardware store employee, photographer (one fashion shoot to date, but I'm trying!) author--well, one self-published book DON'T TELL YOUR MOMMA YOU'RE AN ATHEIST, and a sailing enthusiast..

I may be 'jumping-the-gun' a bit here, as I have just moved into my new house (3 weeks ago) and I don't anticipate making a real-estate investment decision for another 3 years or so. This due to the fact that prices of 'normal sale' homes are rising here, despite all the existing foreclosures... and it will be at that time that I either decide to:

-take the deal and run.. and find other interesting ways to buy and sell stuff?

-rent it out, refinance, and go look for another small house/duplex to buy and live in.

- ?????

There you have it. I look forward to being part of this community and to educate myself about ways I can make money this way. In a few years I hope to make my photography take over as a replacement for the hardware store, so I can be more freelance, dabbling in a few areas to make my money.

I appreciate, in advance, any advice, experience you may have.....

Thanks,

Ray
North Miami