Noob Living in Boston, Investing in FL

[Nick Johnson]

Hi all,

I've been listening to BP podcasts for a while now, figured I'd introduce myself.

Name is Nick. I live in the Boston, MA area (metro west suburbs) with my wife a 2 kids. I am originally from Central FL (Daytona Beach / Orlando). 

In 2004, I did my first flip under the guidance of my childhood mentor and successful real estate investor. A month later I wholesaled a property to the same investor who bought my flip... in the same neighborhood (in the UCF area). It was incredibly easy and so much fun. 

Shortly after that we moved out of the country for a while and then ended up in Boston, where my wife is from.

I'm now ready to get back into the game, but I'm looking to buy and hold this time around.

Way too discouraged by the real estate market in MA, I'm looking to do some long distance investing back in Central FL.

Currently, I'm considering the following options:

1. STRs in the Disney area.

2. Multi-family's in either Winter Park or Volusia county.

3. Single family's in Volusia county.

I have some money, just need to find a good agent, property manager and possibly a contractor depending on the deal.

Anyway, thanks everyone for the valuable info you guys share here, and I'm happy to be part of this community.

[Sam Alpha]

Hi @Nick Johnson

Welcome to the community.  I think @Erin Leglermight be able to help you as an agent. She is also an investor herself and so will understand deals from that perspective, as well as be able to guide you should need be.

I have my own lic. and so have not used her, but have heard very good things about her. Check out the last deal she found for @Andrew Davis(who also is very helpful) and the great job he's done of it.

Good luck and welcome back.