Completely new to REI, Quitting career, looking for advice.

[Josh Pulley]

So here’s the story, I am currently a Firefighter/ Paramedic in Las Vegas Nv. I have been in EMS for 12 years, and am completely burnt out with the first responder career in general, ( mandatory 96 hour shifts, massive call volume, constant exposure to human tragedy, lack of sleep). My wife and I have decided to move to the Raleigh NC area seeking to slow life down a bit, we will be selling our house in Las Vegas with approximately 200k in equity. I am looking for options to stop trading hours for dollars, I also understand that 200k + roughly 100k of savings isn’t a ton to work with. I am very interested in doing some fix and flips or BRSTR’s to get the ball rolling. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your time. 

[Greg Scott]

Sorry to say this but I recommend you get a job. 

Having a W2 will make it easier to qualify for loans that are critical to getting going.  If you have a W2, then $300K can go much farther than you might imagine.  Don't have a W2 and you have much fewer options.

PS Thank you for your service.