If you have had any recent positive experiences (2023-2024) or can suggest trustworthy companies that specialize in the FL market, please share your insights.

I was in a similar position once - eager to begin investing.In my experience and piggybacking on Emma's response, there are pros and cons to both approaches that are worth considering:Buying an investment property first allows you to dip your toes into landlording while still renting yourself.

I just sold my condo in San Diego and the agent was required by law to explain this in the sgining agreemnts somewhere.It did not effect the resale and sold right away.

What people don't talk about is you will find yourself upside down very quickly if you don't have experience in real estate and have enough to cover the debt service.

From my experience, HD Supply Home Improvement Solutions was considerably inexpensive compared to anywhere, even Lowes and Home Depot.

Standard requirements for such investments typically include good credit, relevant experience, and a 20% down payment.

You can do that as you build cash and your experience.

I worked with an agent from Irish Jones (see @Matthew Irish-Jones) and had a positive experience.

Because of their experience and contacts they can get a much higher success rate, much faster.They’re all a bit pricey, though, so you’ll want to factor that in.

Has anyone had experience with buying next to or across from a church?