Michael, I've lived the Lakeland area for almost 10 years and was a Police Officer here for 5 of them. I know the area very well from both a real estate and general knowledge standpoint. I'd be happy to answer any questions for you.
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Rental Property Investor · Plant City, FL · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 379 votes
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I love the Lakeland market. It's become popular so it's not as easy to find great deals as it once was but we are still buying. What will your niche be? Why are you looking at Lakeland?
Real Estate Agent · Tampa, FL · Member since 2023 · 16 posts · 4 votes
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Michael, Lakeland is a good area! To be clear, you're looking to buy a place and then rent it out? Any idea of how many rooms, baths etc you'd like? Feel free to send me a message if you'd like.
I love the Lakeland market. It's become popular so it's not as easy to find great deals as it once was but we are still buying. What will your niche be? Why are you looking at Lakeland?
Hi Adrian, I'd love to connect. I'm looking in Lakeland because it's more affordable than the Orlando market. Its still close enough for me to manage in my own.
im looking at new construction with incentives to close. One big incentive for me is fixed lowered interest rates that manau builders are offering now.
I love the Lakeland market. It's become popular so it's not as easy to find great deals as it once was but we are still buying. What will your niche be? Why are you looking at Lakeland?
Hi Adrian, I'd love to connect. I'm looking in Lakeland because it's more affordable than the Orlando market. Its still close enough for me to manage in my own.
im looking at new construction with incentives to close. One big incentive for me is fixed lowered interest rates that manau builders are offering now.
@Michael Monello If you are looking for new construction, there are several builders that typically have inventory homes (ones that are move-in ready or close to being finished). Generally the incentives are good on these, but they are primarily for owner occupied homes, not investors. They will buy your rate down and/or pay most of your closing costs. You also have to use their in house lender to get those incentives. Happy to talk more about this if you like. Best of luck to you.
I love the Lakeland market. It's become popular so it's not as easy to find great deals as it once was but we are still buying. What will your niche be? Why are you looking at Lakeland?
Hi Adrian, I'd love to connect. I'm looking in Lakeland because it's more affordable than the Orlando market. Its still close enough for me to manage in my own.
im looking at new construction with incentives to close. One big incentive for me is fixed lowered interest rates that manau builders are offering now.
I like those reasons. I asked because a lot of people throw a dart at the map or pick lakeland because they read it in an article about being a great place to invest.
@Gavin Welch does new builds, is an investor, and realtor in the lakeland market you should connect with him!