Build a team of professionals, prepare your finances, and carefully select a property near high-demand areas like hospitals or corporate hubs.

There were several mistakes made on my tax returns that I pointed out, which required going back and forth with their tax preparers.

You don't have to spend a fortune and buy a house directly on the beach to do well, but your starting price point for a viable option in this market is around $350-$450k for a solid 2-3 bedroom oceanfront condo or around $500k for a 3-4 bedroom house within walking distance of the beach. 

Finally, be prepared to need a 30-35% down payment.

However, I also want to be as prepared as possible, leveraging the guidance of those who have successfully navigated this path before me. 

Like someone else said very well, invest inopportunities, not in a particularasset or strategy.

Even if you handle management yourself, budget at least 10% for property management costs so you’re already prepared to scale.

What should I be prepared for if I sell?

It's a more involved discussion that requires one on one communication and no, joining a "community" does not prepare you.

The main challenge was ensuring all logistics aligned for a same-day flip, but preparation and collaboration with Archie made it seamless.