@Sean Starkey you can also check on meetup as there are several, I can recommend in Orange County.Good Investing...

There are more vacant houses there than fleas on a camel. 

I’d like to discuss it with a realtor, but I’m worried that if I disclose the deal, the realtor could bid against me on the property.

Hello,I'm looking for guidance on how to determine fair rents for a commercial property with two tenants.

im not a big player there but I do own a rental on longboat key. 

Its a fine line here on BP a ton of the audience/members are in the business and the BP members are their target potential clients.

You need to bring cashiers check(s)  based on our MAX bid about -  usually 10 to 15% of you max bid.  3.   

Working with @Benjamin Carver or another good agent to help find and close on a deal will be the key. 

I'm having a very hard time with them and on the verge of losing my earnest money on a house purchased to flip.

But that's what you get in real estate investment & make most of the money.Dear Emran,Thank you for sharing your valuable insights on the importance of mindset in real estate investing.