All Forum Posts by: Josh Green

I'm considering investing in the St Petersburg FL market. Any good property managers in the area that any one is familiar with?

My family and I are planning on moving to Florida within the next 18 months. We currently own our home, and upon the sale, will have about $200K in cash. We are looking at a townhome to purchase, but my wife is leaning towards leasing a townhome in a gated community for a year or so in order to get acclimated to the area, schools, shopping, amenities, etc.

From a financial POV, a lease would be between $2300-2500 per month, with a monthly maintenance fee of $105 (lawn, cable, garbage, etc.). A new townhome purchase, based upon what we can afford, would be between $2500-2700 per month, plus a $35-50K down payment, and HOA, which is typically $500-800 per month).

I'd be curious to get some feedback and opinions on the pros and cons of the above.

Any advice is greatly appreciated

Thank you

*we are looking in Palm Harbor, Apollo Beach and Dunedin

My husband and I recently launched our STR end of December 2023 near Savannah, GA and are already booked through mid-April 2024 with some bookings in May 2024. Hurray!

We are looking for our next STR opportunity and interested in a beach property that we can use from time to time.  Two areas that stood out to us were Clearwater, Florida and Murrells Inlett (near Myrtle Beach) South Carolina.  

Anyone with feedback in those areas as to pros and cons?  For example, what are property taxes like in Florida?  I know SC is steep for non-primary residents.  

Thanks in advance!

Bien Nguyen
Sweet Retreats Vacation Properties LLC

I'm an agent in PA and have a client that is looking to invest in a STR. She's based in Tampa and currently have a portfolio of long term rentals. She's interested in Tampa area, Clearwater and Panama City. Does anyone have a recommendation for a STR real estate agent in these areas?

Hello BP community! My husband and I are looking to start our real estate investing journey this year. We have been reading BP books, podcasts and this forum to be as educated as possible. 
We have $50-70k to get started. Looking for SFHs and small multi-units. We would like to maximize cash flow although our initial capital is a bit limiting.

 We are looking at surrounding areas like Lakeland, Brandon, etc.

Looking for insight for the best areas to invest in the Tampa area for CoC ROI of 5-8%. Is this even doable without strong local relationships?
Should we consider out of state investing to achieve this? 

Thank you so much! 
Excited to start interacting more. 

My girlfriend and I are looking to house hack a SFH with the intention of turning it into a 100% rental at the end of a year. She's a nurse at St. joes and the current plan would be to find a home suitable for a co-living MTR / STR marketed toward nurses.

Multi Units are being considered but we think we like the idea of a SFH and putting up with roommates for a year and renting by the room. Of course, cash flow will win and we are still in the pre-approval process for an FHA.

if you are a realtor and have house hacked, own rentals, please comment or text me (# in profile) Anyone else, would love to connect and welcome you to all-state colleagues, friends and partners.

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Do you think it’s better to buy a single family rental in the Saint Pete or the Tampa Bay Area? and what about flood insurance. Would you even consider a property in a flood zone in either area?

Thank you in advance!

SFH and LTR

Hello! I'm looking to purchase my first house hack early next year in the Tampa/Clearwater/St. Pete area and want to know if anyone has recommendations of banks I should go to to inquire about a loan? Preferably local banks / credit unions that are familiar with the househacking process and willing to work with someone getting into it for the first time. Any help is appreciated!!