All Forum Posts by: Andres Calderon

Lets make some deals happen ! Dm me I'm in town now as well. 

@Andre Crabb

@Jose Diaz Great to hear that you are entering the real estate industry. In my opinion the very first thing you must do is decide on your goal.

Are you looking for passive income or capital gains?

By knowing that answer it allows you to then select the area, and investment strategy.

There are many Techniques, methods, etc, etc.. but don't get lost in the library either or start thinking you don't know enough to start. 

The amount of information revolving the real estate world is overwhelming but only focus on what you need and what works for your own personal goals.

best of luck on your investing adventures !

-Andres Calderon

@Alex M.  Dm more information please, financials how much capital are you looking for all that good stuff.

@Carley Corbin go must go to that specific counties website and click on auction calendar. There it will show foreclosure and taxdeed auction dates and the amount of properties going up for bidding.

@Matthew Rollo 

As far as tax deeds go the bidding process itself is very straight forward once you get all your links organized. 

Here are some pointers and things to keep in mind ...

1) Select the county you wish to bid on.

2) Make a bidding account with the county you want to bid in. 

Just go to that counties comptroller website (clerk of courts website)  

3) Keep in mind you will need to have deposited 5 % of your bidding MAX amount prior to the auction. 

4) Pay for your remaining balance within 24 hours actually the same day is best. Leave no room for the owner to pay off the taxes. I've bought a property thought I was safe said heck i'll go tomorrow... when I walked up to the tax deed counter the lady said the woman who was in front of you was actually the owner she just paid off the taxes.... what are the chances of that happening to you not high but still....Leave no room for errors.

5) don't rely on google or zillow for images try to see the property yourself. When there try to get some information regarding the property  AND area from the neighbors.

6) Go deep into the public records looking for any liens the property AND homeowner may have.

You can also have a title company help you with this.

7)  Don't make the numbers work. Don't get attached to a property  if the numbers don't work move on there are many auctions and counties in florida.

 Good luck on your investing adventures !

-Andres Calderon

Lee county, lake county or pinellas county are some of the best in my opinion AS of today's market. Sure you can come down south but why compete with these prices and foreign money pouring in .

@Bob Chapin

Bob,

Most 55 and over communities are very close-minded and protective of their communities. That being said have patience and understand where they are coming from this might be the reason you might get hassled.

Now to answer your question,

Don't worry about it just go through the application process no need to put your mother.

Best of luck !

@Dmitry Anoshkin

@Steven Paul those that have lost money will say no, those that have made money will say yes. The real Question is are you willing to do what is necessary for it to be successful?

Welcome @Jarlen Martinez like Christopher said attend local REIA meetings and any other possible networking event to start developing your own personal connections.

Best of Success !

Andres C.