Ybor has been up and coming for years, so much to do around great Cuban food, trolleys, new bars.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: If you are buying a new build, you are likely working with a builder's contract which is non-negotiable.

@Ty Green we have a lot of info on the 183 Detroit Neighborhoods.Please DM us.

I have watched several discussions, including David Greene's video, around the recent lawsuit against NAR and RE brokerages.

@Jonathan Greene I like that part of "Don't push collaboration too early, greedy hands will come for you"That is why you are the legend. 

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Based on your questions, you are a good six months to a year out from buying because you are at a very basic state - you have a downpayment.

I worked with many high-end designers, and some were great and other were just into their little niche styles (green for instance) and so the project sometimes can end up just looking weird.I would go on Zillow (or similar) and see what the houses in your neighborhood look like when they are fixed up pretty and ready for sale.

This approach can be a powerful tool in your real estate investing toolkit, offering opportunities to maximize returns while creating mutually beneficial deals for both you and the seller.Some books I recommend are:"Investing in Real Estate with Lease Options and Subject-to Deals" by Wendy Patton"Seller Financing and Real Estate Notes in the Dodd-Frank Era" by Dawn Rickabaugh"The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down" by Brandon Turner and David Greene

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: The easiest way to prove the value you bring as an agent is to calculate your hourly wage when someone thinks you make too much money.

You REALLY need to keep close tabs on a flip until you are to the point you aren't so green and you know you have trusted vendors and such.