Even if you had NO idea what a Lamborghini Huracán was worth ...... what would be your IMMEDIATE response if I offered one to you at half-price?

Agreed with @Theresa HarrisGet a contractor recommendation (or multiple) from your friend and reach out to GCs yourself to have a couple of quotes and ideas for the renovation project.During the walkthroughs, you can pick the contractor's brain regarding pricing on different material grades, efficient layout ideas, etc.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Wichita Falls.

If you are able to succeed at this, you could make a lot of money in 10-12 after holding these properties.The formula is simple.

The idea is that if the AMC is familiar with you, they might favor a higher appraisal, which could benefit you.

Since someone is breaking a contract, you actually don't have to let them out of it, and you can hold them financially responsible for the rent until you find a replacement tenant. 

An LLC is used to hold business assets.A house-hack is a partial personal property / business property.You also have to separate business and personal assets within an LLC.So the question is would you be getting the protection that you are looking for by putting an asset that is partially personal within an LLC.You might also be losing your homestead exemption.Best of luck.

Florida reassesses taxes every time a property is purchased, every county should have a property tax calculator you can use to get a rough idea or call the county and ask them how it's done.

Would greatly appreciate some advice, ideas or recommendations for agents!!

Any ideas on this issue would be appreciated.