I wanted to know if there was anyone on here might have some insight as to market trends or things that I would need to come to expect for South Florida. By South Florida I'm talking about the Miami metro area (Coral ...

Hello All-Long time lurker here; I've been reading and soaking up as much as possible the past 2 years, and have recently come across my first potential deal.Background-  I have been discussing strategies and seeking mentorship from an Agent friend who is also a RE investor.

Hello All-Long time lurker here; I've been reading and soaking up as much as possible the past 2 years, and have recently come across my first potential deal.Background-  I have been discussing strategies and seeking mentorship from an Agent friend who is also a RE investor.

They told him that he could file a complaint and seek reimbursement from the city for damage to his property but then he would face fines for this and that along with possible prosecution to the point where he was basically bullied into eating the cost himself.  

You are suggesting that if I am interested in qualifying for an FHA loan, I should seek employment in the city where I intend on living.

They are a pain to put together and manage and keep on top of but they work.

I am currently seeking turnkey SFHs in Raytown to buy and hold for rent.

I was inexperienced and didn't know how to seek help or advice.

Kinda scary, and also a pain to have to start making installment payments right away. 

personally, i would steer clear of any of the gurus who want to help you succeed for a fee. if they really wanted to help why would they willingly put you in a position to reduce your much needed capital at the onset of your endeavor which is just going to set you back longer. there are lots of mentors who would like to help if you are willing to help them in return. seek them out and save that money for your house, not the gurus mansion.