Newbie from Orlando, Florida
Hello world! :D
After a recent visit to a friend in L.A. who manages her parents' commercial and rental property, I realized that working a 9 to 5 just wasn't for me. The ability to set your own schedule and not have to answer to anyone is worth the risks of venturing out. Not to mention the financial rewards (their RE portfolio must be worth at least $50 million).
Taking her advice, I joined a local real estate club (CFRI) and within the next three years I hope to quit my corporate job and flip, rehab, and rent property full-time. It's not necessarily the money that's driving me to this field -- it's the personal freedom I'll have once I'm set-up: 2-3 month vacations and long weekends at the beach.
I have no illusions that this is a get-rich quick business. I intend to see through many frustrating months in the next year as I try to build a network of buyers and a stream of motivated sellers calling me.
I look forward to learning and helping others in the BiggerPockets forum.