I’m also in the process of launching a new home inspection company, which I’m confident will help me get back on track financially.

Since this opportunity came up, I've begun to take real estate more seriously as a path to financial freedom.

Fort Lauderdale has higher purchase prices and nightly rates, but Pompano has had an influx of investment and continues to improve, specifically by the beach. 

Narrow your top cities, build a local team, and refine your financial analysis to position yourself for success.Good luck!

I am obviously conflicted with the moral side of pursuing legal action here, but understand that people can do untruthful things when it comes to financial gains. 

Additionally, I would suggest you run some financial calculations such as cash on cash return as well as any appreciation from the asset if/when you sell.

If you invest in RE, whether active or passive(management team, syndications, crowdfunding), I'd love the chance to quickly explain the structure and hear your thoughts on what might need to be improved.

My wealth was tied up in assets and I wasn’t at a place financially to not work.

On paper, that's a 88% return before depreciation (can't depreciate land, but you can do a cost seg on the septic and other improvements), appreciation, etc. 

Hopefully, you find it helpful and qualifies us to assist you with your goals:)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?