All Forum Posts by: Joseph Decker

Hi BP,

I have found 2 properties owned by the same church.  Both look to be neglected and one has unpaid taxes.  I am debating reaching out to the church starting with the property with the unpaid taxes but I don't know if there is any limitations or legal issues with buying properties owned by a church.  Below is a little more info on the properties:

Property 1:

- Listed as SFH on the Property Appraisers website

- Has a 2020 tax lein certificate against the property and 2021 taxes remain unpaid

- Appears to be in distress

Property 2: 

- Listed as Inst - Religious on the Property Appraisers website

- Appears to be in distress

Thanks!!

@Shawn McCormick Thanks Shawn! I will most definitely check them out!

-Joe

Hi BP,

Does anyone have any recommendations on real estate clubs, seminars and meetups available in Orlando FL?

Thanks!

-Joe

Hi Jim,  Orlando investor here.  Can you please send info on your meetup?  I would be interested in participating.  Thanks!

Thanks for the input Andy! I will check into the growth management department.

-Joe

Hi BP! I have a property located in rural Stuart, FL (west of I-95).  This area is very rural with it being mostly farmland.  There are a few schools nearby but that's about all there is.  Over the past year they have completed a road widening project from 2 lanes to 4 lanes and now I see that a plot of land has sold next to the nearest gas station which is about a half mile away.  Can anyone give me insight on the following:

1.) Is there a way I can find who bought the plot of land and if it is for commercial use?  If it is for commercial use can I find out what it may become (Publix, shopping center, etc)?

2.) If it is something like a Publix or shopping center should I expect the value of my property to increase when they start to develop that land?

3.) There has been talk about adding a Publix next to the gas station as well as a downtown/residential area nearby as well.  Is there any way I can check to see if these projects are moving forward or not?

Thanks Everyone!

Hi Kevin, thanks for the reply! Would you be interested in a quick meeting in the near future? It would be nice to discuss my plans with you and get your input.

I’m looking forward to meeting you.

Thanks,

Joe

Hi Everyone! My name is Joe and I currently live in Stuart, FL although I frequently visit the Orlando and West Palm Beach areas.  Originally I am from the northeast (South Jersey) and found myself drawn to Florida to escape the cold.  I am just starting my journey as an investor and would like to get into long term rentals.  I have some exposure to vacation rentals as my family had owned and managed a few vacation rental condos in the Atlantic City area.

I am a Design Engineer working in the aerospace industry and would like to start building some passive income through long term rental cashflow.  I am currently using 2021 to build some capital, educate myself and most importantly network and build my team!  My goal is to purchase my first rental property within a year.  Ideally I would like to purchase a duplex (or larger) property. I may be interested in a rehab property but ultimately would like a property that has the potential for added value. I plan to use the cashflow from this property to help fund additional properties in 2023 to really start building my portfolio.

I am looking forward to meeting and networking with people here on Bigger Pockets.  I appreciate any information and tips anyone can offer to someone just starting out in these areas!