Jacksonville, FL Newbie!

[Joy Johnson]

Hi everyone!

Let me start by saying I'm not a professional. :)

I've loved and been attracted to houses and homes my entire life. The placement and flow, essence and history, the comfort with functionality and purpose of a home has always been intriguing to me. 

I have an eye for spotting a good deal and a decent understanding of the scope of work needed. I'm able to handle a budget and know where to be frugal without losing overall desire or quality or requirement. Tackling the 'best with what you have' and 'use what you got' is how my brain works.

I love discussing options and ideas and thoughts with others, to learn more and as much as I can. I enjoy sharing my opinion on a space or location, figuring out a particular need and then the best way to change the overall look and feel of a space. Whether it's moving a door, opening a wall, reconfiguring bathrooms and kitchens etc., Though little technical experience, I've helped, witnessed, watched and learned so much already.

I am currently a domestic engineer with an amazing 2 year old little girl. I am extremely interested in getting into this real estate arena to finally tackle a life long desire to own rental properties of all kinds.

I worked for a major insurance company, 17 years, before having my daughter. I was a marketing and agent material inventory coordinator. Not incredibly exciting, but, I certainly learned a lot about the benefits and strategies in marketing. This will benefit me one day! Yay! :) 

My only real estate experience is owning my own home and improving/updating over the years to one day rent out when we can afford a new bigger home.

The current standing with my home is about 64K equity and maybe 20K on completed improvements. I plan to finish updating the kitchen, new siding and landscape. I bought at the right time years ago and have kept in line to not over spend in this area market. Low mortgage and should be able to rent for double+.

I look forward to learning more and one day getting my hands into properties that can provide a stable and profitable future for myself and my daughter.

I am thrilled to get connected with you all as I grow into this new chapter of my life.

Let me know if you'd like opinions from a South Jacksonville, FL local! I'd love to help or be an additional set of eyes (neighborhood/home pictures etc) or hands for those in or out of town. I have no real estate experience but would love to learn!

<3 Joy