I have since put everything back on ebay and have sold it all, getting most of my money back. ( Very proud of myself for figuring out a way for a broke *** red neck idiot, to get basically a free Real estate investing education which so far has made me a buck or two,)    :)     Even today when I feel I need to get current in trends and techniques I go to ebay for some easy listening material, but I've found that most of it is just rehashed fluff from the origional gurus from my early years.

Full disclosure, complete honesty and dealing with only sophisticated sellers leaves little room for prosecution.The view that sub to, or any other legitimate real property transactional technique is illegal or immoral because it CAN be abused is a simplistic black and white view of the world, and based on a simply incorrect understanding of the law and contracts.  

Investigate how to vet tenants properly, there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, and the resources and limitations of your locality should play a big part in determining the technique you use.

There are useful techniques that cut the time down drastically and we offer insights in our list.

Tampa is very relaxed when it comes to short term rentals, not sure about Orlando.That being said, what is going to make or break the success of your investment is your team in those markets.

Even the cheapest house I have done, I would look into replacing them. the potential buyers are going to see the laminate cabinets as a negative.If you are set on keeping them, relaxing the doors and drawers and painting might be the best way to go.

Syndications are only suitable to players who have experience with deep due diligence, basic understanding of fraud prevention/detection techniques and enough real estate experience to understand the market, macro economy and how those factors will impact the investment. 

Sellers over price the property in their mind and belief, so it requires some negotiations once they are located.There are plenty of properties that have not been on the MLS to buy, but the techniques we use to buy them means we have equity at purchase and we don't need to use banks to do so.It does require capital, and an understanding of what makes for a safe investment.

Save your cash, learn the skill and techniques and learn you market.

Yes, they fix it pretty fast but what a killer when it breaks down on a D4D session where I now have to revert back to manual techniques. 2.