Once we identify a location that meets our criteria, we network with builders, property managers, lenders, insurance companies, CPA's, attorney's, etc. that service that area to have the entire team already established you need to be a successful investor regardless of your physical location or experience level.

You only get a sense of this by meeting face-to-face once or twice.A bad borrower can kill a great project.

.: Decided to try to use Obie on a new acquisition because my traditional insurance doesn’t do new policies in California and the insurance agent recommended by my loan officer just wasn’t working fast enough (CA Fair Plan seems to be at fault) to meet our closing calendar. 

Avoid any self-help eviction tactics like changing locks.Maintenance: As a landlord, you’re responsible for ensuring the property meets basic health and safety standards, including working plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.Inspections: While there are no mandatory inspections required before renting, your property should comply with building codes.

We have Clearwater, Saint Pete and Indian Rocks beaches that are hot spots for STRs.

I highly recommend finding a broker and have them find a policy that meets your specific requirements.

You need to make sure you're working with someone whose sending you personalized deal flow that actually meets your buying criteria.

Also, always a pleasure meeting someone that's from the valley!

Sixteen homes to inspect- roofs, hot water tanks, soft floors, siding damage, decks, porches, furnaces. 

When I establish LLCs I always ask my clients to have a meeting with a CPA from the start, even if they are going to file their taxes on their own.