Start by leveraging your skills to identify undervalued properties, perform cost-efficient renovations, and build sweat equity.

What further analysis should I be honing in on and key factors/metrics/info that may be providing inaccurate numbers?

A close friend of mine in Houston once had a client who owned two properties across different states.With your North Port place being so fresh (2021 build) and on a canal, you’ve got strong appeal for folks looking to enjoy that waterfront Florida vibe.

Quote from @Theodore Sutton: Check out the site meetup.com and also the events page on BP for meetings up in your area to meet people like this and build relationships.

hey hunter, best of luck on your journey. make sure to go to all networking events in the area and possibly even starting your own to start building footprint in the area.

It might be worth it to try to source a property that's off market or via a wholesaler that needs rehab so you can build in equity.

Our next step was to start helping you improve/build your credit so your score will increase.Last, our mission is to help 100k people obtain financial freedom and we have no incentive to "prey" on anyone.

Build a strong team, prioritize cash flow, and take the time to understand the local market and regulations, especially for development projects.

I’ve worked with several first-time investors, including out-of-state buyers like yourself, and it’s 100% possible to build a successful short-term rental (STR) business even when you’re managing remotely.

Building a Team: While I can handle most of the renovation work myself, I’d need an electrician and possibly a real estate agent.