It is much better than the 1% rule and the ability to pull equity will be very useful for my next play Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Like Stephan said, some agents are terrible and don't properly input the tax amount and exemption into the MLS and therefore the information doesn't syndicate to other sites.

I have been slowly developing a relationship with several wholesalers, several repair people and a young and ambitious Real Estate Agent for the sales end.

How you find the actual owners and get past their registered agents?

Hi, I am an Realtor and investor.  Personally looking for multi family units. But also help others with their real estate goals.

I am an agent in Cincinnati so I went ahead and shot you a message about the area!

Fernando,This question is best answered by a FL agent. 

However, this influx has led to a surge in home prices, making it difficult to compare our market with other cities in the U.S.I found a lender and an agent, but the competition remains fierce.

I'm going to talk to a RE agent to get her thoughts.

Thanks @Adam SchneiderIn terms of the sweat equity, I can find the deals and have put together a team of agents, contractors, RE attorney, that are ready for me to place an offer on a good deal.