Contractors play such a huge role in real estate projects.

A little over 15 years ago, in the late spring of 2009, I was a brand spanking new real estate agent coming off of a miserably failed real estate investment venture.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It’s kind of like asking what’s the worst part about not being a real estate investor?

Gifting equity in a house may be more trouble than it is worth if you are not near the life-time exclusion1) Potentially having to get the property appraised everytime an equity is gifted2) Having a title company update the title every time3) Exemption of the gift tax return is normally for cash gifts below the annual gift tax exclusion, you may still need to file if you gift non-cash4) If there is partial ownership over several years, having to properly pro-rate certain items such as real estate taxes, mortgage interest and rental income if the property is a rentalBest of luck 

As long as the wholesaler is direct with the seller and the deal is real, go for it.

This will be helpful for hosts who have already set up their payments with Alachua County.Despite the oversupply, I still feel there are plenty of opportunities in Gainesville, both for STRs and LTRs.If you’re a current or aspiring real estate investor in Gainesville, feel free to share your thoughts, opinions, and stories.

No real explanation as to why or whether there were exceptions to that. 

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You can usually request this from a title company or look into public records in your county’s clerk or recorder’s office.If you’re not sure how to navigate this, contacting the auction house or a real estate attorney familiar with foreclosure auctions can help ensure there aren’t surprises.