I am ready to pull the trigger and pursue my lifelong passion to fix & flip… the date has been set for January 1st, 2019.

If employers search online before hiring someone, landlords should absolutely search before renting to someone too. 

Not that location *necessarily* matters, but would it help to take some online real estate inspection courses for Florida (if they exist) to make sure I know what to look for when making purchases down there?

Good luck...Hi @Lee Lockhart, I did not have a traditional contract in place, I did have an invoice from the contractor and he emailed me a target date to get his work done.

Because the previous landlord filed for eviction, she is continuing the process and the court date is mar 6.

Why did you guys opt to pay the pre-penalty instead of waiting to refinance at a later date? 

This way there is not a sale until a future date when it makes more sense for your inlaws tax wise.

This county as a 3 week turn around form the date filed.

ok i was just wondering as a first time home buyer would this be a big mistake going online and using websites like Trulia zillow etc to look for my house and just contact that listing agent and set up a meeting to look at the house and if i like just buy it at the listing price? 

Looking around online it seems other condos in the area are renting for $1300-$1400 a month.