Let me tell you, there's nothing quite like the feeling of closing that deal and realizing that you've made it happen.As investors experience the profitability of our deals, they become more than just satisfied partners.

I know if I do not rent to students, we will not get even close to the type of rent we are looking for, but paying the mortgage with no rent is hard on my family and I. 

I think the only way to go in orlando is offmarket, as close as you can get to the airport and/or college campuses. 

As noted, commission are always negotiable as are brokerage options (full service to discount companies that pretty much just post it on the MLS and you work with all calls, offers, etc) and an agent can go over likely net out scenarios with you and give you an idea what you likely will be able to net after closing expenses and paying off the mortgage balance. 

Good luck  I cant see why anyone would want to try to wholesale in these markets one its illegal without a RE license in CA just read the regs.. second you do all this work and nothing closes because you cant get deals good enough..

Builders do this a lot to add extra potential sleeping area without having more bedrooms than septic is rated for.I have seen people put beds in the loft after closing or even close in this area to make an unofficial bedroom.Just be clear in your pictures and description and you should be fine either way.

You can still get something closed before year end!

We finally closed our physical office in 2024.

That fund offering 15-20% is now close to insolvency and investors most likley will not get those returns but lose most of their investment as well.

For instance, if I buy a house 20% down, 5% closing prep costs where the rent matches the mortgage, interest and tax and assume a 5% rent growth and appreciation, I'm expecting an 11% total return which is just not good enough for the hassle involved.