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All Forum Posts by: Antonio Lopez

Antonio Lopez has started 5 posts and replied 56 times.

Post: Palm Beach and Broward Airbnb Meet Up

Antonio LopezPosted
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 32

I will not be making it today guys! Thanks.

Post: Palm Beach and Broward Airbnb Meet Up

Antonio LopezPosted
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 32

Hi there. We are interested in the May 4th meeting. We will see everyone then!

Post: Florida home owners + flood insurance (recommended agents)

Antonio LopezPosted
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 32

Global Insurance is close by and has always given me great service and great prices. 

Post: Negotiations with seller.

Antonio LopezPosted
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 32
Originally posted by @Malcolm Brown:

Terrence, 

Thanks for your input. If it is a foreclosure with no equity, it becomes a short sale. How is a short sale different from a normal wholesale deal? What are the down sides of doing a short as a wholesaler?

 It's different in that you have to wait for the bank to agree with the sale of the house. The approval process typically takes 3 - 6 months to complete. Downsides are that it takes longer than a regular deal. It's also not guaranteed you'll get the price you want. 

Post: Possible Lead for Deals From Driving for Dollars

Antonio LopezPosted
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 32

What have you done with those leads so far? Have you spoken to the owners? 

Post: New Agent Looking for Investor-Friendly Broker

Antonio LopezPosted
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 32

Hi Maria. 

I did the same thing ( Ithink we all do), go out and get a real estate license in order to start investing. I recommend going to your local established REIAs that are accredited by the National REIA as they are held to higher standards than other REIAs.

Miami Lakes & Hialeah are where I grew up and I always love finding deals there. Glad to hear you're getting started as there are plenty of deals. 


I went to the Broward REIA in 2012 and learned how to actually invest. It was an amazing experience and I continue to learn from colleagues today.

I also recommend Charles Rutenberg Realty. They are professional and give you 100% commission with only a $399 transaction fee. You have to know your contracts, addendums, etc. if you sign up. 

If you decide to go to one of the REIAs, send me a message and maybe I can introduce you to some good people. The next meetings are this week. Broward is on Wednesday and Miami-Dade is on Thursday. 

Good luck out there!

Post: Where are all the South FL Members?

Antonio LopezPosted
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 32

@Antulio Montiel Do you buy the short sales or only list them?

Post: Where are all the South FL Members?

Antonio LopezPosted
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 32

@Michelle M. Thanks for checking us out Michelle. You'll find the REIA to be a huge resource for you.

Post: New member from Miami, FL

Antonio LopezPosted
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 32

Hey Edi. Make sure to check out your local Miami-Dade REIA. It's a resource you might find useful. www.miamidadereia.org

Post: Where are all the South FL Members?

Antonio LopezPosted
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 32

Hi everyone! There's a real estate investors association meeting tonight in Miami Dade! It starts at 6 and its at the Miami Hilton Blue Lagoon across from MIA airport. Check out my website link and look a the upcoming events. 

Thanks ya'll. I hope to see all of you there!