Originally Posted by
Big E 757
I agree, it is interesting to see what others are doing on the side. I always wanted to own rental properties when I was younger. I never had the money at the regionals, but when I got hired at Delta, I started saving for my first investment, but then 9/11 hit right when I got off probation. I never made enough money while furloughed to spare some on a rental.
I actually stumbled into real estate on accident. I bought a duplex to cheapen my expenses because I saw orders drying up and I had thrown my apps in at the regionals. Going from 10 yr O-3 to $21/hr makes you evaluate your spending lol. Luck/timing worked out that a buddy wanted to rent my current house (for 2 yesrs) as I was about to buy the duplex. 8 years later, they're both rentals for me. Very fortunate to have been able to make it work...better lucky than good!
Dabbled in the market stuff a few years ago, fun but I just didn't find the right niche. Starting think about trying it again. Whats platform do you use?