There are lots of meet up groups around Orlando, you'll have to travel a bit for most of them, but if that is your goal...Also check out CFRI dot/net if you would like to network with other local investors and trades.

Those professionals cost-$. 

I may never buy a building with iron pipes again Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

As they say, your network will be your net-worth.7.

OOS investing is a lot harder than advertised.if you pick a local or local-ish market you can spend time in it, walk properties, go to REIA meetings, build a network.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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Commerical loans and LOC are portfolio loans- so, while they typically don't have negotiable terms, banks make up their own rules on how and what they lend on, so get out there and start networking and asking questions. 

Thank you for your recommendation and professional advice.Yes, I also thought 1-2 months is ludicrous.I highly recommended my friend change the contractor or get another quotes with other contractorsI don't know the "home restoration companies"

Hello Everyone,I am new to the community and looking for a CPA and professional to conduct a cost segregation analysis.