Maybe being a limited partner with some of the really good syndicators out there is an option to this route. 

From my experience working with over 400 investors, I’d recommend starting with house hacking—ideally a fourplex if you find a good deal, but a duplex works too.

In Tampa here as well.That is a question for your asset protection attorney, but most of our borrowers/clients in FL have LLCs.

One of the biggest challenges today is the reluctance of homeowners to sell, which limits the available inventory.

Quote from @Dereck Olson: Hi Nicholas,  Just a thought from the possible tenant's perspective, but filling out a prequalification form and/or providing personal information before they have even seen a place and know if they will be interested in living in the property might be a bit too much to ask. 

I don't anticipate any issues, but you never know.

If you want to develop it, I can refer you a lender that will lend on a completed subject to appraisal but you'll be limited if you just want it for the lot.If you simply want the land as part of your property, you have more options including a HELOC which you can still use for development down the road. 

The permits and architecture was done prior to start.).For most people the finances are the limitation to scale.  

You do not need a court hearing to move forward.You can read my book to get more details, but you essentially have a couple options. 1.

Your rate will be higher than current, but give you your cash out to use for future opportunities.