Also, zoning and market trends matter a lot more than in residential, so it’s worth getting familiar with Tampa’s landscape.

There are very few markets that cashflow with 100% leverage.

Hiring the right GC is key to getting the property market-ready efficiently.

If you’re in a market where you have to spend money on roofs, or exterior paint that’s ctainly you can save up for.

.📊 Market Appreciation vs Stock GrowthHere's where it gets really interesting!

What was your process to lock in on that market? 

I'm extremely new when it come to real estate. I'm a second year accounting student in Ottawa ON and I have been looking into sales on assignment as a way to real way to get into the felid of real estate. I don't have...

Since it is a family member and I would potentially buy the property for under market value.

.🔹 Profit Multiple Ways – You can rent the property for cash flow, sell the option at a profit, or buy it later at a pre-agreed price (often below market value).🔹 Great for Sellers & Investors – Motivated sellers can turn a vacant or hard-to-sell property into income while investors secure future deals without a huge upfront commitment.🔹 Ideal in Any Market – Whether home prices are rising or falling, lease options allow you to lock in today’s price while benefiting from future appreciation.Other creative strategies—like seller financing, subject-to deals, and the BRRRR method—can also open doors, but lease options remain one of the most powerful, low-risk, minimal cash out-of-pocket ways to build a portfolio.

Networking and market research will be key to finding the right deals and scaling your portfolio.