How do you identify an agent that has successfully negotiated steep discounts on New Builds in the Orlando/Daytona Beach area? 

@Nathan Gesner Spot in - I’ve asked the same question in several forums (give me an example of a successful lawsuit where proper insurance didn’t take care of it) and no one has been able to provide one.

I learned as much as I could online in order to get a small foundation of knowledge, then I found a mentor who was already successful and learned from them.

This approach can help you build a portfolio faster and potentially see bigger returns, but it comes with more risk and more work, and it depends on being able to refinance successfully.

For example, if someone suggests Short-Term Rentals (STR) or Mid-Term Rentals (MTR), I can manage them personally since I have the time.I'm open to various strategies, including single-family homes, multi-family properties, or niche markets, as long as they fit the above criteria.What types of properties or markets have you found to offer the best cashflow and ROI?

There are a lot of good resources for being a successful property manager and many meet up groups to participate in.

I've been telling my new PM for several years now that I was willing to put money into fixing things up, give the tenants a stipend for painting or gardening or anything they wanted to do to make it their own (long term tenants, most stay several years at least), etc.

This is what my gut's been telling me, but gut + advice from seasoned pro's = higher odds of success. 

However, you could try pushing again with the 900k (cash, DSCR, conventional etc) plus whatever terms/contingencies you want to add.

PP: 400KRehab: 50KARV: 600KHere is where I'm seeing the information -https://selling-guide.fanniemae.com/sel/b2-1.3-02/limited-ca...https://guide.freddiemac.com/app/guide/section/4301.4 @Mark Koontz   There is NOT a seasoning/waiting  period for rate/term (also called no cash out refinance.)