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Investing in Tampa or Clearwater area
Hi,
I'm from Illinois and looking to invest in a property in Florida (preferably in the Tampa/ Clearwater area) for under 500k. I would like to use it as a vacation home as well. Is this a feasible idea?
Thanks,
Frank
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@Frank Nguyen, depending on the exact area that you choose, this might work out for you. I have clients purchasing similar homes in the area that they also rent out as short term rentals. I recommend you connect with an investor/ investor focused realtor that can assist you with your search and share the right resources with you to help get you going in the right direction. Reach out to @Josh Green. He works with pretty much all of the investors on the BiggerPockets forums and will be a valuable resource on your team!
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