New to Bigger Pockets Forum - Investor in Lakeland, FL

[Stephanie Simmons]

I’m Stephanie Simmons. I started my real estate investing with a rehab/rental I picked up in 2008 for my mother in law to live in after her husband suddenly passed away. After a few years she got back on her feet and I kept it as a rental property until 2013. In 2016, I purchased 2 condos by Disney and ran them as Airbnb - in the black within 6 weeks. I got divorced and had to liquidate them. About a year ago I decided I would try flipping. I got my real estate license so I could get access to realtor tools and to reduce my costs of buying and selling. I bought my first property in February (it took me 4 months of putting 5 offers a week). I had some other things in my life going at the same time - so it has taken me longer than I wanted to get it on the market. I’m going to be selling it and wanting 3-4 units for rental In Lakeland, FL where I live now.