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All Forum Posts by: David Battle

David Battle has started 67 posts and replied 170 times.

Post: Finding A Mentor

David BattlePosted
  • Realtor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 175
  • Votes 20
Originally posted by @George Calbert:

Go to your local REI groups and listen. It will take some time, find the person you want to emulate then do what you need to do to shadow them. Just make sure it is who you want and not the first apple off the tree.

Since moving down here I've been going to the local REIA meetings but it seems to be people who are just starting out looking to learn not someone who's willing to offer guidance. The one guy who hosted the meeting was the only one with experience and had been doing it for a while. I reached out to him a few times but got no response.

Post: Finding A Mentor

David BattlePosted
  • Realtor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 175
  • Votes 20

Hey Guys,

How do you find a good mentor? I've been finding it quite difficult to find one here in my new city. I'm really looking for an investment company to work for part time. Any advice? 

Thank You

Post: How Do You Find Private Money Lenders?

David BattlePosted
  • Realtor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 175
  • Votes 20

I'm looking for private money lenders to start a fix & flips. I'm in Tampa, Florida which is currently a hot market with tons of opportunity for fix & flips. I want to know how to attract private money lenders to help me complete these deals. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Post: Mortgage Higher Than Home Value - Low Equity

David BattlePosted
  • Realtor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 175
  • Votes 20
Originally posted by @Darren Budahn:

Short sale is the most popular answer. 

They could also rent the home out until they regain their equity if that is an option for them.

You may be able to find a buyer to take the property over subject 2 if it's not too far underwater and the property cash flows.  

 I know there is one property that's about 40k under. It does have about a $200 cash flow each month but I'm not sure how I would be able to help the seller. She has six properties that are under that she needs to sell. Not sure how I would be able to wholesale the properties.

Post: Mortgage Higher Than Home Value - Low Equity

David BattlePosted
  • Realtor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 175
  • Votes 20

If a person owes more than the house is worth is there anything you can do to help them? 

Post: Searching For A Mentor In Tampa, Florida

David BattlePosted
  • Realtor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 175
  • Votes 20

Hey BP,

I just recently moved to Tampa, Florida from the Midwest. I've done a deal or two in Kansas but I still consider myself new to investing as I haven't quite mastered every aspect to consider myself an successful investor. As I'm learning the Florida market I can see things are a little different than the Midwest. I'm looking for someone to be my mentor and show me the ropes to help me reach my goal of financial freedom within the next couple years. I'm willing to split all deals 50/50 or even 60/40 as I have a full time job and I'm more interested in obtaining knowledge to support myself for a lifetime. 

Thanks In Advance,

Post: The Power of Bigger Pockets

David BattlePosted
  • Realtor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 175
  • Votes 20

@Andrew Davis did you get the deal under contract first then search for an investor?

Post: Loan For First Rental Property In Florida

David BattlePosted
  • Realtor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 175
  • Votes 20

@Laurie Johnson owner financing is always an option but I still want to have financing in place for other exit strategies. I've been going to the REIA meetings but everyone I've met so far have private funding.

@Daniel Petrucelli I'll give you a call. What's the latest  you will be available? Are you in Florida or AZ?

Post: Loan For First Rental Property In Florida

David BattlePosted
  • Realtor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 175
  • Votes 20
Originally posted by @Account Closed:

Florida is getting heated why invest here when you can invest in the midwest to get better returns?

 I just moved from the midwest to Florida so I'm looking for properties to wholesale flip here

Post: Tax Delinquent List

David BattlePosted
  • Realtor
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 175
  • Votes 20

@Andre Rosemberg thank you I'll keep that in mind