Also, are there any good real estate agents in Daytona who are experienced working with investors, and have any insight on the area?

Hello,I have heard and seen many different responses / information to the following question, and hope a CPA or an experienced professional in the topic can shine some light on this:"Can you write off travels to / from if you are traveling only to view properties and meet with a property owner / real estate Investor / etc.?"

I am looking for a reputable RE agent that can accompany me, preferably someone experienced with out of state investors, and who has an "inspector" mindset.

If you're not an experienced negotiator in the real estate world, the seller can walk all over you without you even knowing it happened.Local area: I looked at the map and don't see any detractions or unusual noise sources in the area.However, if you're not familiar with the area, anything west of I-495 and north of I-90 is in the snow belt. 

In general, markets experiencing high growth are much better bets than those displaying the opposite, and many metro areas possess their own special form of luster.

This is why it is so helpful to have an agent who can point out opportunities where you can add value that newer, less experienced investors might miss.

There is a property that required a lot cash to renovate in my area, however, being not experienced in the renovation makes me hesitating to make a move.

https://insiderlouisville.com/lifestyle_culture/hometown-brewing-co-planned-for-pizza-restaurant-on-preston-highway/Shelby Park is experiencing tons of growth.

There will be technical stuff you have no idea what they mean, for example an un-experienced buyer may need to call them to figure out what the heck "GFCI" means. 

This first posting is to get experienced advice on insurance, advertising, property management, cleaning and handyman services, llc structure etc.Chris