I believe IN is similar from what I hear from my IN investor friends.

@Chris Hosmer Welcome to the game.

In addition to @David Baier's point, there are definitely parts of Orlando that you should stay away from investing in.  I

I am a real estate investor from Marion, IN.  I

It's like a chess game and you need to be three steps ahead.

Sellers always want some skin in the game.

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In this game, you need to monetize absolutely every lead to the max.

Generally I am firm on this because I like to have first months rent and security deposit before move in. I

That individual played video games and smoked in the apartment (there is no smoking allowed in the building).