Anyone in the Orlando area - Wondering if finding a decent deal (price and condition) is actually an attainable goal in the Orlando area?

The problem here is that you are going to attain financing.  

I realize they're several ways out there for attaining my goal of acquiring an apt building.

I have a deal out there that I am not sure about the interest from buyers in the area.  Has anyone ever approached a buyer before the deal is closed?  For example: approach neighbors of the property to see if they wou...

If you prefer, you can choose to use the surplus cash flow as income now but, for this longer term strategy, you usually set a goal of how much income you would like to be earning passively in the future and just keep buying properties until that monthly target has been attained or surpassed.  

@amy weberThat would depend on a variety of factors, but I prefer better than 12% on performing notes mainly because I feel that I can attain that return fairly easily elsewhere not necessarily because that would be a fair return for this note.

Thanks for sharing the rate you were able to attain.

Once you get the park in escrow, you will want to do a rent survey to confirm the $475 rent is actually attainable.  

This is why I try to always disclose in any comment that I may add that I am a new investor so, take it for what it is worth, and to try to attain an answer from an experienced investor.

Siedda forgot to put the "-" in her 57 that was intended to be 5-7 units.And I see 5-7 being totally attainable for you @Siedda Herbert!!!