When I started, I  submitted great deals to a corporate cash buyer,  they went behind my back and secure the deals with the sellers, after the  contracts expired.

I think REI business will have to learn to use it like they did social media a few years ago.

However, they can deduct the interest they pay to you as part of the seller-financed agreement—if the loan is secured by the property and you provide them with a Form 1098 (Mortgage Interest Statement) for their records.

I’ve heard that this neighborhood doesn’t really have any problems from a social worker but outside areas aren’t good. 3/4 units are currently rented at $900 each, renters pay utilities.

Do you currently have enough funds to pay first month’s rent and a security deposit?

Ensure you collect a proper security deposit (typically one month's rent in Florida) to cover potential damages.Your plan to increase rent next year makes sense given rising costs (taxes, insurance, and maintenance).

You can cold call, door knock, do social media ads, mailers, network, etc.

Currently, I don’t have secured funding, and my plan is to explore options like partnering with a partner and seeking assistance from a hard money lender.

, the more likely people will respond with valuable insights.Network actively: Join local investor meetups, online forums (like BiggerPockets), and social media groups focused on real estate to start engaging in conversations.Be open to learning: Real estate investing is a dynamic field, and the more you learn, the more you'll realize there’s to know!

Renter's Insurance is a cheap date for the tenant; it protects their security deposit and assets.