Curious, is there a dedicated online group for investors in the Daytona area for meetups/knowledge sharing/etc on Facebook or here on bigger pockets? 

Combining primary mortgages (on a subject acquisition) with a fixed second mortgage (against another property) can reduce the loan to value (LTV) on the qualifying mortgage; which should provide lower interest rates and make the offer to purchase more competitive (since there is a larger down payment.) 

I do these routinely for my clients and we use our own money.you provide a first position loan at no more than 55 to 65% of finished value.

You can sign an agreement to use the roofer-adjuster provided their cost does not exceed your best price plus 10% of the claim payout (i.e. typical insurance adjuster rates).

Be sure to check local regulations on door-to-door marketing.By focusing on these methods and providing incentives for effective delivery, you can effectively reach motivated home sellers directly and increase your chances of finding great deals.

Put effort into getting to know people beyond online forms – that's the key to successful investments is finding other LPs.

I have been looking online, but can't seem to find decent houses within the areas I have been searching in.

Are online lease agreements enough to protect me and my assets? 

You do not need to pay a lot of money for the information that he provides.If you go to his seminars it is mostly just upselling to get you to buy into another program that will provide you with the information missing from the current program.

To begin, keep learning through books, online talks, and classes about investing in property.