Newer Investor in the Jacksonville Area

[Dustin Hampton]

I live in the Jacksonville area and have recently started expanding my interest in buying and holding a few rentals in the Jacksonville or Nassau County area. I currently own a duplex that I purchased in 2014 and accidently “house hacked” before I even knew that was a term. It’s getting close to paid off now and I’m realizing it’s time for me to take the next step.

Since deals seem to be hard to find right now, especially with the Covid uncertainties, I am trying to learn as much as I can while saving up cash for my next purchase. I have found some local networking events that I am planning to attend and was wondering if there is anyone who is involved with buy and hold investments that I could assist with some minor day to day operations. I work a full-time job during the day as a Civil Engineer but would have some availability on nights and weekends to help on occasion. I’m not looking for compensation, just looking for an opportunity to help someone achieve their goals while learning more about the business.

My father has owned rentals in Nassau County for the past 35 years and while he has done fairly well over the years, I also realize that there are many improvements that he could have made in his business. I would love to be able to take what I’ve learned from him over the years and try to improve on it.  I learned a lot from him on the maintenance side throughout my life, but still have a lot to learn on the management/analysis side.

If you think that I could be of any help with your current real estate properties, let’s touch bases and see how I can help.