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All Forum Posts by: Mwazanji Sakala

Mwazanji Sakala has started 3 posts and replied 9 times.

Post: Multiamily Investor Friendly Agent

Mwazanji SakalaPosted
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

Hi Joel,  I am just starting out so I want to start with perhaps a 2-4 unit property.  

Post: Multiamily Investor Friendly Agent

Mwazanji SakalaPosted
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

Hello @Mike Lee.

Did you successfully find an Investor Friendly agent in the Tampa area? I am also trying to find one. If so, do you mind sharing the contact information?

Thanks.

Post: Realtor In Tampa Bay, FL area.

Mwazanji SakalaPosted
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

Doug I appreciate your help thus far. Thank you very much for your response and interest in helping.

Post: Realtor In Tampa Bay, FL area.

Mwazanji SakalaPosted
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

Hi Doug,

As I am not all that familiar with this area, I would like this individual to be my "trusted advisor" and provide me with as much investment advice as possible. Almost as though they were making an investment decision for themselves. That is very important to me. This individual must be able to provide leads that are not necessarily publicly available and has strong contacts. I will also rely on this individual for references to other local team members such as lawyer, handymen, accountant etc.

That being said, I am particularly interested in multifamily or condo/apartment (2 or 3 bedrooms and 2+baths) types of properties in middle income communities or fast growing areas for rental. May consider a SFH too if the deal absolutely makes it impossible to overlook.

I am somewhat familiar with Riverview, New Tampa and Wesley Chapel areas and perhaps would start from there. I am not necessarily familiar with Pinellas County and would never shy away from an excellent deal in this area.

I plan to relocate to the area by the end of the year if possible but can invest almost right away and will be visiting town in a couple of weeks or so.

Post: Realtor In Tampa Bay, FL area.

Mwazanji SakalaPosted
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

I would like to link up with a realtor in the Tampa Bay, FL area soon. I am specially wanting to meet with someone with residential Real Estate Investing as a 'specialization' and is an investor themselves with multiple rental properties in the area.

It is very important to me that they can be able to advise on a variety of potential investment options and locations within the Tampa Bay Area and assist in making go-no-go decisions.

Thanks,

Mwazanji

Karen,

Thank you very much for that link and the advice. I have since read the 'book' and still working on getting more specific numbers for properties that I would be looking for to put into the equation.

Much appreciated.

Hello,

I am contemplating begining in real estate investing by starting with small multifamily properties in the Tampa/Orlando FL area. My intent is to occupy one and rent out the rest. I have a few questions:

1. Has anyone bought brand new construction multifamily properties before for rentals?

2. What are the scenarios where such an investment would make sense and have positive cash flow?

3. What sites are best for searching and finding these types of properties both new and existing?

Thank you,

Mwazanji

Post: Investment Advice

Mwazanji SakalaPosted
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

Thanks Leon.

There is indeed lots of good information on BiggerPockets forums. The amount of information is also quite overwhelming.

Post: Investment Advice

Mwazanji SakalaPosted
  • Tampa, FL
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 0

How and where does one find an appropriate advisor with regard to investing. Specifically on the following:

  1. Creative ways and options to fund investments
  2. Types of properties
  3. How to get the appropriate education

Thanks