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New and FIRED UP!! 💥

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Hey, my name is Erin. 
I'm 37 years old and brand new to real estate investing.

My goal is cash-flow from a multi-family via house hacking for my first property.
My goal is to do my first deal on a 4-plez by March 6th, 2025.

I live in Tampa, FL which seems to be a good market to start for my goals.

Thank you for having me here!!

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Nice smile! Go get 'em!! 

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Welcome to the community, Erin! It’s always exciting to see new investors diving into the Tampa market, especially with such clear goals like yours. I’ve been in the real estate investing game for over 20 years, primarily focusing on the Tampa Bay area. I’ve seen firsthand how house hacking can be a powerful strategy for building cash flow and wealth, especially in multi-family properties like the 4-plex you’re targeting. If you have any questions or want to discuss strategies, I’m happy to share insights from my experience to help you get started. Looking forward to seeing your success!

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@Erin Attwood love the excitement and happy to hear your goals! You are in an awesome place to make your real estate investment goals happen. If you haven't already done so, connect with @Josh Green. He is your local real estate investor expert and realtor as well! I don't trust anyone in the area with my investment clients, but him! 

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Quote from @Erin Attwood:

Hey, my name is Erin. 
I'm 37 years old and brand new to real estate investing.

My goal is cash-flow from a multi-family via house hacking for my first property.
My goal is to do my first deal on a 4-plez by March 6th, 2025.

I live in Tampa, FL which seems to be a good market to start for my goals.

Thank you for having me here!!


 That's awesome Erin! What steps are you taking now to make this goal happen in the next 6 months??

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Welcome to BP Erin! I hope you reach all goals in due time and take the necessary time to analyze deals in your market to get the cash flow you want!

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Quote from @Erin Attwood:

Hey, my name is Erin. 
I'm 37 years old and brand new to real estate investing.

My goal is cash-flow from a multi-family via house hacking for my first property.
My goal is to do my first deal on a 4-plez by March 6th, 2025.

I live in Tampa, FL which seems to be a good market to start for my goals.

Thank you for having me here!!


 Let me know if you need help in how to find properties off-market in that area.  Prices in Florida are pretty high now, so, you might have to do some digging if you want good cashflow, depending on your strategy.

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Hi Erin, welcome to the community! 

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