All Forum Posts by: Keith Ravenel

@Julian Sage Appreciate your response.  I'll be sure to keep you in mind when I pick up another property in Pensacola.

Hey ROAR @Matt "Roar" Gardner! It's been a while. Not sure if you remember me. We meet at a REI meetup last year at the Twisted Grape in Fort Walton Beach. I was just starting my wholesaling business and my wife was thinking about becoming a realtor (sadly she decided not to purse it). At the time you were juggling being a realtor and a pilot. Congratulations on your retirement! That's awesome!

Really appreciate your response to my post.  Those are some great questions that I really had no clue about asking, but I will be sure to ask them now!  

Take care man and I hope all is well with your family!

@Avery Carl really appreciate your response. It was very informative! You make an excellent point about the HOA fees. The properties that I've researched have included cable, internet, utilities, etc. in the fees and I would be paying some of those expenses anyways. I'll be sure to ask about any STR restrictions and hidden fees. Thanks again!

Hey BP! I'm a new investor out of Navarre, FL. Last month, I retired from 24 years of active duty service in the Air Force and now I'm looking to start purchasing some rental properties between Destin and Pensacola. I was set on purchasing a 3/1 SFH in Pensacola, but I've recently been given an opportunity to purchase a condo in Destin. The condo would generate more STR income during the summer and spring break periods, but I'm not sure I want to deal with HOA. Any advice for this new investor?