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All Forum Posts by: Ian Fried

Ian Fried has started 1 posts and replied 3 times.

Post: Looking for financial freedom!

Ian FriedPosted
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Originally posted by @Greg Kasmer:

Ian - Great job on getting start with analyzing for your goals. However, in order to get you to the next stage you'll need to start putting offers in knowing that in all likelihood that it will take several offers before you get one accepted. I would make a goal of putting an offer (even a verbal offer from your agent to the other agent) EVERY time the analysis you do meets your criteria. If you set a goal to analyze a few properties a week and then commit to make an offer every time an analysis "works" you'll eventually find a deal. And, if you're still unsure, I would connect with local investors who are in your area and share with them your deal (that you'll hopefully have in contract) to see if they agree that it's a good deal. As along as you have some contingency in your offer (i.e. financing, inspection, etc...) you have some wiggle room just in case the deal really doesn't make sense. Good Luck!

Thank you so much for the reply! I am mostly unsure of exactly what area I want to focus on within Florida (Hollywood, Kissimme, Tampa, ect), however, I do know that I want something that works well as STR with potential for LTR if needed. I will take your advice to heart. I do not know many people in my area that are investing, if thats anyone reading this, please reach out to me :) Thank you!

Post: Looking for financial freedom!

Ian FriedPosted
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Nice to meet everyone! I have spent the last 14 years in nursing and love what I do as a nurse practitioner. That being said, I realized that I will never have financial freedom with my current plan and have been looking at ways to break the cycle. At first I would like to simply supplement my income, but within the next 5 years, I would like to have entirely replaced that income with investments (multiplex, STR, ect). I did a cash-out refinance on my home that I bought back in 2014 that had a ton of equity, and now have a pretty good sum to start my path into real estate. I am working with an amazing realtor who is on board to help me on this adventure. I am leaning towards STR as the cash flow/ROI is quicker, and while a lot less passive than long-term rental, I feel this would help reach my goals quicker. I live in South Florida and would like to buy a property somewhere within the state. I have run into that dreaded "analysis paralysis" mode after looking at many properties and putting them through all the calculators. Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

I know this posting is probably late as I just found this, but I am new to investing and looking for my first property. I am a home owner already and have a career in the medical field which I am trying to leave after 14 years. My goal is to gain financial freedom and create passive income through real estate (STR/Mutliplex ect). I was looking in Daytona Beach to possibly start an AirBNB, and that's when I came across this posting! I had no idea that only specific sections of the city allowed STR. I would be very much interested in resources to learn more. Thank you.