Newbie from Orlando, FL

[Jason M.]

My name is Jason and I am an Orlando native. Currently I am imprisoned by my consulting job but I want to take a page from my parents book and start investing in real estate to set myself (financially) free! My REI goal is to replace/increase my salary by investing locally (to start) and eventually have a house on the beach. :)

I first came across BP last year when I was looking to buy my first rental property while living abroad and saw that BP had answers to pretty much all of my questions and great books to offer! It turned out that I moved back to the states sooner than expected so I bought a house for myself to live in while renting out one of the rooms to help lower my cost in order to save up for my next property. Fast forward almost a year, I am now looking for that next property and welcome any advice as I look for deals that meet my goals!

I am looking forward to connecting with the BP community and learning a lot along the way. Hopefully, not too long from now, I will be able to pay forward the advice and support as others begin their future journey to financial freedom! 

[Carl Fischer]

@Jason M.

Welcome to bigger pockets. It sounds like you are already on your way to becoming a successful real estate investor. Keep learning and growing! Read books, listen to podcasts, attend online and in-person events, and network with local investors and non local investors alike! I split my time between Philadelphia and Cape Canaveral. I would be happy to connect and share some books and investing groups you could look into. There are some really good resources on BP in addition to the forum, you should check out their podcasts, articles and other tools to help you determine which property to invest in.