Quote from @Caleb Brown: 3K flat fee is reasonable.

Bad contractors are one of the main reasons why first time investors never do a second deal.

Can someone please explain the reason some operators are having trouble with big multifamily properties right now?

What’s your main focus, or what are you hoping to get out of your journey here?

I think the main thing people would point to as a red flag for Ocala is that it is not a large employment center like Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville and as a result may be more exposed to a pull back in values when there is a downturn. 

I have started 2 businesses to that end previously in my 20's; unfortunately neither of them worked out how I wanted for various reasons.

Happy to connect and work with anyone trying to expand their business.I am working on building an industrial portfolio of my own - consistently searching and analyzing deals.My main market is Southern California, but I am slowly expanding my lens across the US.Ronald Rhode and Chad Griffiths are the best content creators in the space hands down. 

Quote from @Cooper Meurer: Lately, I have been mulling the idea of selling my primary residence and renting for 1-2 years before we leave the Midland area and move to the Texas Hill Country (surrounding Austin area)Reasoning for this:- I currently have around 120k in equity in my residence and I have a 4.75% interest rate. 

He gives an example of 123 Main street (total profit/total invested capital)/time in years.

Consider an accessory dwelling unit (ADU): If your property allows for it, building an ADU (like a small apartment or guest house) can provide a separate rental unit while you live in the main house.2.