It's also always great to catch up with BP regulars I usually only get to see once a year at this conference.As for connections, we're trying to start a construction company and offer services to local managers to do preventative maintenance inspections in order to take advantage of our infrastructure and increase revenue while we aren't buying much. 

I'm Darren Haddock, a passionate upcoming real estate investor with a keen eye for promising deals and a drive to collaborate with like-minded investors.

Although after speaking with other investors, some are telling us that it is not necessary to start a corporation for our first investment and its better to just buy in our personal names and incorporate later.This sort of advice that we have received is based on the information that a corporation costs more to start up and maintain.Should we incorporate now or later?

While you’ll face a fair share of rejections, patience, and persistence can lead to excellent off-market opportunities.Search for “For Sale By Owner” yard signsKeep a sharp eye out when you’re driving through your target neighborhoods.

Getting a tax pro’s help can ensure you don’t miss out on potential savings.Be Prepared for Landlord Life: Living close to your tenants means it’s easy to handle minor repairs and keep an eye on things, but it also means boundaries can blur.

Yes, I have had an inspection done but they did not catch the issue with the door.

It’s been eye opening as someone who is new to real estate.

You'll save money on your living expenses, get some landlording experience and be able to keep an eye on the property.If you plan to live in south FL for the long term, you're probably going to be better off starting out with a house hack.

A little background: I live in the Nashville area, currently work as a CPA in corporate finance, and have a couple of rentals that I manage (1 long term and one STR).Thank you in advance for any advice! 

A few examples: -OneKey points that can be redeemed for some listings but not others-Certain photos being denied from upload with no explanation for why-Completely failed dynamic pricing tool that puts you in a catch 22 with your calendar At least AirBnb has their IT game in order and a modern and relatively intuitive interface with updated fonts, graphics etc.