Just moved to Volusia County Florida. Looking for advice/meetups

Just moved to Volusia County Florida. Looking for advice/meetups

Member since 2018 · 10 posts · 3 votes

I have just moved to Port Orange with my family. My wife has a job in Daytona Beach and I'm currently at home with the kids until school starts. I was an HVAC journeyman in Oklahoma for the last 10 years, but really would like a career change. That being said I realize that line of work could be very beneficial for investing. I figure I could handle a lot of the rehab myself. My wife makes enough to cover all our bills, and we currently have zero debt, good credit, and about $10,000 in savings. Can I hustle with all the choose your own schedule type jobs (Uber, Post mates, Shipt) while investing, or is that unrealistic? . I do have a rental property in Midwest City, Oklahoma, but my parents live there and I don't make any profit from it. It needs some work and was wondering if I could essentially BRRRR it with them still living in it? Any advice is greatly appreciated as this is a completely new adventure for me.

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  • Rental Property Investor · Port Orange, FL · Member since 2018 · 78 posts · 43 votes
    5y

    Welcome to the area! I'm a local investor and real estate finance expert and would be happy to connect with you in the near future to discuss this in greater detail. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Tampa, FL · Member since 2020 · 411 posts · 373 votes
    5y

    All of the handy trades are in high demand here in Florida and most property management companies would be ecstatic just to have your phone number, if for nothing else as a backup go-to.  But I see you're looking to change out of that.  

    You could certainly do those uber-like jobs while investing.  Your next door will probably need more of a cash savings built up but it should be within reach in about a year depending on your lifestyle.

  • Member since 2018 · 10 posts · 3 votes
    5y

    @Seth M. Jones that would be great! I’m available just let me know when and where is best for you.

  • Member since 2018 · 10 posts · 3 votes
    5y

    @Ronald Allen Barney I do want to change out of it due to some health issues but if I could do it part time that would be great or for investment purposes. Just not really looking to go full time in it. I appreciate it very much. Just need to get my journeyman license for Florida and get started. Thanks buddy I appreciate it.

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