Monday Mindset...What is your goal?

[Paul Stewart]

Hey BP World,

I’ve been a bit quiet here for a while, but I’m ready to change that. When I first dove into real estate about seven years ago, I was devouring the forums and reading every BiggerPockets book I could get my hands on. As my portfolio grew, I became laser-focused on the work in front of me.

My wife and I own Cozy Co-Host LLC, a short-term rental management company based in Atlantic City, NJ. Between growing our business into one of the largest STR management companies in South Jersey, building our personal portfolio, and starting a family, my time for forums and reading on platforms like BiggerPockets fell by the wayside.

But I’m ready to get back into it—sharing, learning, and connecting with this amazing community. I’m no polished writer, and my grammar might not be perfect, but I hope to find some fun and value in posting here regularly. Let’s chop it up and talk real estate!

What’s the Goal?

Over the past seven years, I've gone from being a novice investor to owning 28 investment properties. Some are in partnerships, while others are owned solely by my wife and me. On top of that, our STR management company now oversees more than 90 listings under the Cozy Co-Host banner.

My wife and I have transitioned from the typical 9-to-5 grind to achieving financial freedom as business owners and real estate investors. I’m incredibly grateful for everything real estate has brought us. That said, it wasn’t an overnight success story. Scaling was slow, and we reinvested almost all of our profits into new deals to keep building.

At this point, I feel like we’ve found our niche, but I keep asking myself, What’s next? What’s the next big goal?

I’d love to hear from others who have reached a comfortable place in real estate:

• What’s your next step once you’ve “made it”?
• Do you stay in your lane, or explore something new?

For me, the thrill is no longer just about profits—it’s the excitement of hunting for the next deal and learning something new along the way. I think stepping into development and new construction could be an exciting path to explore.

What’s your take? What’s your next big real estate goal? Let’s hear it!