There are many of us that I hate to say, are victims of this Cape Coral bilking.The question is, is there anything to be gained by adding to what appear to be dozens of lawsuits and complaints?

This will depend on your risk tolerance and your goals but you should consider starting with a single-family home to gain experience as a landlord and build your network.

I'm a CA resident, so gains would be taxed as ordinary income.

But there’s no benefit to be gained. 

Any information about land in reference to developing townhomes would be helpful Thanks @William Fuller Do you want to start small and gain experience in your market and then go from there?

Ensure the property appraises at its updated post-renovation value to maximize the equity you can pull out.A refinance isn’t a taxable event, but transferring ownership to your LLC may affect depreciation or future capital gains.

They offer more than just savings—you build relationships, gain leverage, and uncover opportunities no one else knows about.

Quote from @Victor Lin: Hey all, I have been living in Seattle for a little over 2.5 years now and I like to think I know the North Seattle area pretty well and would like to finally begin my REI journey here.I am looking to connect with other new or experienced investors in the Seattle area to mutually learn off each other and ultimately just gain more knowledge.

Neither are sexy or net big gains but I'm moving forward paying attention to trends and ready to pivot as the market pivots.

Madison is also a great city to invest if you're looking to gain equity a bit quicker than other parts of the state.