I have been working in the real estate industry since 2010 and have specialized in working with investors here in Florida for a number of years...you are absolutely right, it is typically VERY difficult to find decent small multifamily properties here.

In the apartment industry, typically $250-300 per unit per month is held by the banks in escrow, but R&M can be much higher - Utilities - Is there any common-area lighting?  

You should remember that our industry is heavily regulated and, besides, you will be protected by your credit card company if you thought the offer we are giving you was not what it is.”     

From our research industry average is around 1%.

In early 2020, I ventured into the industrial sector by acquiring my first warehouse just before the pandemic hit. 

Additionally, the expansion of supporting industries, such as retail and hospitality, further bolsters the region's real estate prospects. 

I've followed BP for a while now but I have finally started taking steps toward achieving my goals. 10 years ago I wish I had entered the industry, rather than going back to school for my degree in education.

Frank certainly is too but over the last several years has fallen into a lot of derogatory and politicized commentary and just plain hate speech against journalists, politicians, tenants, affordable housing groups and just about anyone who doesn't line up exactly to what he wants the mobile home industry to be. 

If not a brokerage a boutique niche developer/commercial builder would potentially also work to get you the exposure you'd like.This advise was given to me by a broker I spoke with when I first got into the industry and I wasn't really sure why he gave that advice, however, after somewhat following it, in a round about way, I can say it is by far the best way I can think of to get involved. 

We experienced what looked to be an all time high in terms of sales in the real estate industry in 2016.