In The Tampa Bay Area local investor in the items inside the home/business but looking to get with the right people to build a team.

It was a new build, shown completely furnished and the builder listed it for use as a STR after we saw it.

Your agent should be able to help with your deal analysis, consulting on whether a deal is good/bad, learning neighborhoods, estimating renovations, building your team, etc.

For new builds and some rehabs they are vented but in some conversions or apartment remodels I will opt for the ventless units.

You have to find a zip code that has a prevalence of multifamily and a pathway to build multifamily.

I work for a building materials company now and took their online game from Zero to very engaged in the past few years and it's been really fun.

Do the tax benefits make it a good deal?

We bring/offer the mortgage loan investment to the group & handle all the servicing, including chasing the monthly payment/insurance/taxes, foreclosure, etc.

What worked for me was focusing on building strategic relationships with top tier people (quality partners) who could complement what I brought to the table—sales, management, and execution.When you are approaching sellers for creative financing, leading with a clear value proposition (and CONFIDENTLY) is key.

Typically the excuses that are given are the same, 1) Property Tax Increases 2) Insurance Premium Increases 3) Adverse local market conditions.