There’s so much potential in real estate, and with your experience, I’m sure you’ll hit the ground running.This is an amazing community to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from others who have been where you are now.

Make sure you have the deal dialed as you will be selling the deal and yourself as the investment to these potential partners. 

@Lolo Druffif you're really thinking about buying there then I would recommend going there in person, potentially multiple times, and building a network. 

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Seems like the few people I talked to that are selling land in Florida are trying to sell it above retail without understanding that most of their potential buyers are going to be builders. do Not buy land in FLA without doing full due diligence  on all aspects . there are environmental gotchas that you need to fully suss out prior to waiving due diligence

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I choose that market due to affordability, potential cashflow and cash on cash return. 

I would find an equity partner instead and you could potentially do a deal with no money down as long as you are providing most of the sweat equity and you can demonstrate you have the necessary "experience".

. - Four years of appreciation -100k HELOC for investing.TakeawaysThis house hack worked because I chose a desirable home in a good area with strong appreciation potential.

If the cost of the couch removal and other items isn't that significant, maybe just pay out of pocket and don't renew them for another term (or take it out of security deposit if you have one).