All Forum Posts by: Obed Calixte

Quote from @Johnson Best:

Hello investor agents,

I am looking to invest in Tampa, FL. If you have done many deals with some creative way to finance the deal or sub to, and if you have strong exp and tons of success to win over a competing MLS deal. Please let me know.

What is the current on the ground detail situation in Tampa?

Thank you so much.

How familiar are you with the Tampa market? 

And what do you mean by: 

What is the current on the ground detail situation in Tampa?

Quote from @Kiefer Cheney:

Hi, my name is kiefer cheney and I need some advice on how to actually start to build my foundation. I listen to the podcast every day and I have read all of the BiggerPockets and I also bought a duplex that I am house hacking as my first house (it’s not a very good deal because I realized after that I bought with emotion mostly) but I was just like some advice on how to start my foundation so that I can start my farm area and start to analyzing

First start with understanding what makes a good deal for you and figure out why your current home wasn't a good deal. Numbers don't work? More expenses than you estimated? Issues with tenants? Location issue?

From there you'll be able to start eliminating what does and doesn't work for you and that will help to shape your buy box. 

You will then decide either to focus on (1) area that has the most of the properties that fit your buy box or (2) the area that you know (or willing to know) the best.


All the while, genuinely connect with people. 

Why did you get the feeling that you rushed?

Hey - welcome Allison!

A great way to get connected is through networking events. 

There's a number of them posted on BP.  One that I aim to attend quarterly is Elite Investors.

Welcome!

What is drawing you to LTR vs another STR?

Find a lawyer specialized in real estate law. 

If you are having a hard time finding one, start by looking for a local title company that is owned and founded by a lawyer. 

Paul - you’ll want to get a lawyer to create a  new lease that provides necessary coverage or at minimum an addendum for sub-lease/arbitrage situation.

Hello Nico - 

Welcome to the community.

You mentioned this is your first deal and you are hoping to not get crushed on it.

From your post it sounds as though you are doing everything yourself. May I ask why you are deciding to go at it alone?

Welcome Peston - you are in the right community to learn and grow!

I look forward to hearing your stories as you traverse through the journey of real estate.

What’s drawing you in to Tampa or Orlando?