The Unlicensed Activity Program within DBPR exists to serve the state of Florida by vigorously examining compliance issues, comprehensively educating consumers about unlicensed activity and thoroughly investigating complaints against unlicensed real estate professionals.DBPR relies on complaints from both consumers and licensees to help identify suspected unlicensed individuals.

Like I touched on with Aaron above, the longer I investigate lease options here in Fl the more it looks like I may have to pull the trigger and get it.

I recommend hiring a private investigator to locate their bank accounts and other assets. 

You can do a  bit of investigation yourself instead of waiting for the realtor to present them to you.  

I investigated on-site my area for about a month before making my decision.Hope that helps!

I'm currently investigating an 8-unit multi that seems like it works on paper.  

If it passes, then you can delve further into your investigations on the property, but if it fails, you may not want to waste your time.It's just a fast benchmark to gauge if a property is worth your time to begin with.

The risk is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and ispunishable by up to 30 years in federal prison or $1,000,000 fine, or both.Just don't do it.

The 100% HELOC was on a owner occupied home but was another place I was investigating leveraging.

As such, I am still investigating real estate investing, and may decide against it, hence my request for information.