This idea of FIRE in your 20s (dare I say 30s and even 40s) makes zero sense - the idea is propagated by what we see on social media (Some 26 year old walking by his G-Wagon and sipping martinis on the beach 300 days out of the year talking about his billions in RE).

My wife and I have owned and managed STR condos in Carolina Beach and Wilmington, NC, for several years.We are looking to purchase a restaurant in north Asheville.

Like "renting to section 8 tenants is actually really easy", "your agent is not on your team just connect with people like me doing hundreds of deals every day and use my team instead", that hood properties will have "15-25% net caps" for beginner out of state investors when in reality they will definitely lose money every month due to the rent not being enough $ to maintain a rental property, never mind all the tenant issues involved with this property class or the difficulty of managing them remotely... but he's done thousands of them just this week while sitting on the beach in Florida... 

We've closed on a handful together in the Myrtle Beach / North Myrtle Beach market. 

My first attempts to get a loan ended in some pretty humbling experiences (getting laughed out of a couple of banks due to zero credit history).Fast forward to today, and after building up some credit, a stronger W-2, and a solid professional background, I’m finally back in West Palm Beach, Florida, looking to make my first deal happen.

Then the frustration comes in - the 26 year old millionaire syndicator who owns 500 doors and is on the beach 300 days out of the year doesn't seem so extreme anymore.

I am thinking of one area in particular that is in Ocean Isle Beach and is new construction, short term rentable houses for only $250KI am happy to send you some examples of properties.

Quote from @Mackaylee Beach: Vinyl flooring is my top choice for achieving a clean, modern look at a lower cost.Its versatility and durability make it an ideal option for various rooms, from kitchens and bathrooms to living areas and bedrooms.

I got started in arbitrage in 2016 with a beach mansion in foreclosure. 

I was really leaning toward a short term rental (Beach House) but can't make the numbers make sense.