I've been thinking a lot about Florida and I believe it's a great state for future potential investments such as purchasing and renting out (utilizing the BRRRR Method Of Course).

@Chloe SalcedoStarting your real estate journey at 23 is an incredible opportunity to build a strong foundation for your future.

I spent a year trying to find what I was looking for, wanting business planning and tax planning and legal assistance working cohesively to plot out my best future course.  

This is my first investment of this sort and it has not worked out how I originally intended but I am learning from my mistakes and will be making better decisions in the near future What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Not sure how close you are to the partner but you may want to work with someone else for these kinds of rehab projects in the future. 

There are many ways to attempt to collect your loss:  file a small claims complaint against them; get a judgement so you can garnish future wages/bank accounts - and the judgement will be recorded in the credit bureau. 

We wish you continued success in your investing endeavors and we hope to serve you in the future as the need arises.   

Your breakdown (and future color map) is going to make great wall art in my home office!

I’m considering tapping into this equity to fund future fix-and-flip projects or even purchase another rental property.My questions are:Do you think leveraging the equity in my properties is a smart move for real estate investments?

At a minimum look for a deal that breaks even - although it's always better to cash flow and still have the shot at future appreciation.