Hey friends, I'm an agent in Daytona Beach and I locking in my first short term rental listing.

It’s great to hear that you’re exploring real estate opportunities in Jacksonville, especially with your focus on Class B properties and military-friendly options.

In my circle of family and friends, I will say that anyone that owns RE especially in CA has over at least several million in networth and they weren't high W2 earners (no surgeons or attorneys, but librarians, accountants, etc) but this takes years 15 to 30+ years..

Yesterday, I applied for a loan through a couple program approved lenders and an investment friendly lender recommended by bigger pockets.

Being a solid investor friendly agent doesn't solely rely on pitching people off market opportunities.

Board games can be worth it, but I'd keep it minimal - maybe 2-3 family-friendly classics.

First advice is always go to friends and family with this deal and try to come up with the cash to buy outright.

Being OOS, finding a good investor friendly agent, who you can trust, is the most important.

@Mike Gi be sure to check Airbnb longer stays and Furnished Finder to see what your competition's pricing and decor are like and make your properties pet friendly if you can as this is always a way to out compete the competition.

If someone doesn't want to do the work and put in the time to invest in RE, stocks and index funds is probably the better way to go - I've stopped trying to convince my friends (the mortgage free people) the benefits of RE.