Quote from @Mikal Toliver: It’s an exciting time go learn, understand, and practice real estate estate investing.

It isn't one of the cheapest in all of Central America; however, it has so much untapped potential that is hard not to look the other way.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I a factoring in the replacement of the AC unit and potentially the water heater, and the cosmetic thins (I would do myself) to get it to rentable standard.

So, I'm interested in the Kissimmee Florida area for a potential retirement home.

Title VICIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE Chapter 83 LANDLORD AND TENANT View Entire Chapter 83.49 Deposit money or advance rent; duty of landlord and tenant.—(1) Whenever money is deposited or advanced by a tenant on a rental agreement as security for performance of the rental agreement or as advance rent for other than the next immediate rental period, the landlord or the landlord’s agent shall either:(a) Hold the total amount of such money in a separate non-interest-bearing account in a Florida banking institution for the benefit of the tenant or tenants.

Are you looking to sell a flip or are you in need of funding for a potential flip?

Property ClassProperties are categorized by class, impacting their quality, condition, and investment profile:Class A: High-end, newly built, prime locations, attractive to institutional investors.Class B: Good quality, older than Class A, with minor deferred maintenance.Class C: Older properties with dated amenities, but value-add opportunities exist.Class D: Distressed properties in less desirable locations with high risks but potential for significant improvement.4.

For first-time investors, neighborhoods like Riverside, Murray Hill, and North Jacksonville could be good places to start, offering strong rental demand and potential for growing neighborhoods.

With inventory expanding, it feels like there could be opportunities to secure deals, especially if the right cash flow potential is there.