Hello Bigger Pockets Community. I am a working professional in the cloud computing space of big tech and a current graduate student at the University of Central Florida. I currently reside in Orlando and will be here for at least another year. My background is in industrial engineering and I am currently shifting toward the data engineering & analytics space of the business. Besides these commitments, I am dedicating some time to learning the real estate market with the goal of becoming a rental property investor within the next year as I seek to diversify a portion of my portfolio into real estate.
I love the idea of becoming financially independent via rental property investing and using your career to jumpstart this pathway. Everything I've seen thus far has pointed toward a relatively rough local market to find cash flowing properties in with current housing prices, interest rates, and the bevy of other intricacies which are unique to the Florida market (particularly Orlando); however, I'm sure deals still exist and at the very least want to begin getting my feet wet so to speak in ways that can prepare me to take advantage when the opportunity arises.
Right now I am seeking to connect with likeminded working professionals, experienced investors, and real estate subject matter experts to learn, grow, and foster meaningful connections. I look forward to contributing within this community as well. Feel free to reach out to me here or via LinkedIn (not sure if providing a link is allowed here but I can provide). Thank you!
Best Regards,
Frank Johnson
