New Member in the Florida, Tampa Bay Area

[Rachelle C.]

Hello everyone, it is good to be here. A little background about myself, I used to live in PA & NJ, still have family and friends. I now live in Florida Tampa Bay area. Love the sun and true mild winter vs. snow and bitter cold. 

The reason why I have decided on being a real estate investor is because I was waiting for the right time for me. My children are grown now and I have more free time to devote to a dream of mine. I realize that I have a passion to build. I'm not an architect of erecting a building, but mentally; I take an idea and work it to my reality. If that makes sense. I always knew that real estate is what I wanted to do, I just didn't know how I was going to begin. Last year, an associate gave me this website and here I am. So, once again HELLO out there investment land, it is truly nice to be here.  

[Brian Johnson]

Hello Rachelle,

First I want to welcome you to Tampa Bay area. Also  you do not need a real estate license to buy investment.  I moved from Lexington Ky to Tampa not to long ago and have become a real estate agent. In Lexington I still own 5 rental properties.  One thing I have noticed is it is a sellers market.  A lot more buyers than sellers, so finding a good deal will be more of challenge.  One thing I would do is focus on the area close to you.  It makes things easier when the unit has problems or vacant. This site is a great place to learn tips and ideas.  So ask a way and you will get some great answers.  I am more than happy to help you find a deal or give you some tips to find your own.  Most of the time if you are starting you will be looking for a property that is already listed for sale so finding a good search site will be a good start. The broker I work for has a good GPS type of search.  As you drive around you will see properties that are listed. 

  Good luck with your search.