I would want my money to be secured by a promissory note and mortgage on the property in question, and thanks to the advice from some on here, if the property in question isn't enough to cover it, I would need to attach a lien to other property to ensure I can get my money back. 

If you had 50k in credit card debt for business startup costs (not real estate) with a 3-4-year plan to pay it off, high debt utilization in the meantime and a 620 credit score - but wanted to start investing in rental properties - what would you do with 20k that falls into your lap?

Example using fictional figures:We buy a 10 acre lot, taxes are $1,000We subdivide it into 10 x 1 acre lotsNo properties are built at this stage, just landDoes the tax remain at $1,000???

Hello, My husband and I are starting a property management company in the Jupiter, FL area.

Did I properly estimate the cash not only to buy the property but also the six month reserve funds that some lenders are requiring for non owner occupied units?

The initial goal is immediate cashflow that will quickly increase as we fix-up and/or lease up the properties.

I'm a Radiographer In military manufacturing and put together a budget so within a couple of years I want to take the jump into owning a property and renting it out.

There are times when you don't want to own the property yourself.

Wanted to know if anyone would be willing to recommend RE attorney in South Florida from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale who has experience and would be able to assist with:- review and advise on current leases in place- company formations being that also licensed sales associate- review and advise on trusts- advice a preparation of private money lending docs- property management formation best practicesAs always, thanks much in advance to everyone for any light you can shed!

What are the property taxes like?