Sorry I am a little late responding but hope this helps!

I hope this wasn't too much of a rant for a first post!

I still hope for that.

Hope your next steps are much more smooth and you can take those lessons and turn them in to gold. 

@Ben Cochran I hope you have factored STR tax savings into your cashflow and ROI as it can be significant.Leveraging equity to purchase a short-term rental (STR) in Tampa Bay can diversify your portfolio and potentially generate strong cash flow, but it also increases your financial risk.While your properties hold significant equity, adding debt from HELOCs or a DSCR loan could strain your finances if STR performance fluctuates or costs rise.

I am a flipper got several deals in the recent but not a casual flow, hoping to network with wholesalers to get more deals. appreciate any advices

Readers should seek professional advice.

My home has appreciated significantly over the past 2.5 years and I am hoping to take equity out.

I hope you end up buying here.

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