Josh’s partner, Antoinette, got him into real estate investing. As a professional referee, he was very focused on his career, but he got involved in the real estate business during Covid. Antoinette’s background is in a sales career, and Josh actually motivated her to follow her dreams like he had. When Lauren asks Josh about their “why,” he makes a great point that your why may change over time. You may not know where you want to go when you start. The opportunity recently presented itself to build new duplexes, so in addition to their health business, they’re building as well. The goal is to help Josh’s mother retire with these new builds by the end of 2024. Josh and Antoinette have a partner on these deals, which they found by introducing themselves to others as real estate investors. So, do some networking and make being an investor part of your identity (not just your 9-5, if you have one). The two then transition to talking about short-term rentals (STRs), which the couple have in the Orlando area. The experience with STRs led them to the health care business of group care homes. They’re leveraging others’ knowledge with this new venture as well, seeking counsel, not advice. It pays to know people! Lauren points out how careers are non-linear, and you can combine your skills and network to take your life to the next level. Josh rounds out the interview by going into more detail about their group home business.
If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 132, a fellow Floridian who is using real estate to retire, or episode 128 about managing your properties from abroad.
About Josh:
Her doesn't like bios, but he does like long walks on the beach.
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