Rookie in Port St. Lucie, Florida

[Lavonn Warren]

Hey guys!

I'm Lavonn. To be honest I am not exactly a "new" member. I have been here for a few months as a lurker and just never got around to introducing myself. I am a 30 year old Fitness Coordinator and a personal trainer for the city of Port St. Lucie. I became interested in REI after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. I immediately went out and bought How To Invest In Real Estate which was very informative and introduced me to the BP website and podcasts. I have listened to a million of them and they have given me lots of ideas and quite the reading list. I am currently reading Set For Life and The Book on Managing Rental Properties.

On top of working full-time, reading books and, analyzing deals, I am taking an online home inspection study course. I plan to be licensed within a few months. Would it make sense to become a real estate agent as well?

I have been in contact with a lender and real estate agent to try and buy a duplex. It seems that all of the ones that I have analysed over the past few months have been sold with in the last few weeks. Did I miss the boat? 

I look forward to learning more and connecting with you all. Have a great one!