23-yr-old Newbie in Orlando

[Louise Letts]

Hi, I am a 23-year-old newbie to REI originally from Chicago, Illinois. I currently work and reside in the Orlando, FL area (specifically Kissimmee).

I had previously read a lot about FIRE (financial independence and retiring early), but they focused more on saving and investing in stocks/tax-advantageous retirement accounts rather than real estate. I've always been great with my money and have a decent Roth IRA. A friend recommended Rich Dad Poor Dad and I was intrigued! Next I watched Phil Pustejovsky videos on YouTube, then finally discovered BiggerPockets! Especially after listening to the Set For Life podcast, I am confident that my frugality will help me be successful in REI in the (near?) future!!

Right now I have an AirBnB project in progress in Georgia, but that is my only background in real estate! Once I find the means, I would love to buy and hold property. I think the area I am in now has a lot of opportunities.

Aside from that, I have lived and worked in Illinois, New Jersey, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Colombia (South America). Perks of being a college intern! Luckily, I'm graduating this Friday from Penn State University! My favorite hobby is salsa and bachata dancing, and I've loved social dancing in many of the cities I've visited!

Thanks for reading!