New Investor in Daytona - Jacksonville

[Mark Rawls]

Hello BiggerPockets, I'm a new prospective real estate investor currently living/working in the Ormond/Daytona Beach area as a mechanical engineer. I'm trying to decide between Jacksonville and the Ormond/Daytona Beach area to invest in. I'm looking to become a buy n hold investor, but am not averse to flips and renovations. I'm a naturally handy hard working guy who is looking to put my mind and work ethic to better use after my 9 to 5 job, which don't get me wrong is a pretty great job. I have been reading and watching the podcasts as well and am excited to network and meet other investors, agents, contractors etc. to possibly collaborate with in the future. If there is anyone in my area, feel free to send me a message as I'm looking to become involved in my community. 

[Louis Puma]

Hey Mark welcome aboard! I'm in a similar situation as you...prospective real estate investor (newbie) working a 9-5 and reading a lot of books and listening to a lot of podcasts. I'm in the south florida area which is a pretty tough market for new RE investors to break into unless you have a lot of capital. From what I hear the market is a lot different up there in north Florida. Jacksonville seems to be a pretty booming. Best of luck!