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.