It is pricey and a little hard to make the numbers in my experience, but it is a vast area (S FL in general) so I am sure there are pockets where it makes sense. 

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I've also used traditional loans through regional banks and a few SBA loans. 

You get what you pay for, and a great contractor makes sure the value matches the price.6.

I left them recently like many others have in the last 5 months and even though our money was technically an investment and a limited partner contribution, they refused to give anyone their money back even after stating numerous times they would give people their money back if they choose to leave. 

I also want to keep the option open for converting to condo down the road and as long as I am in the apartment doing so much work I might as well.

@Kenneth Joseph PerfidoFrom my experience, you’re in a great position with your Newport property, strong cash flow, and a low 2.8% interest rate.

When it closed, I won salesperson of the year, getting a “big” bonus and a trip to Australia.

Low barrier to entry, low taxes, landlord friendly, some amazing class A and B suburbs and a strong urban core. 

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