Depending on area the inspector may be adept at providing broad range estimates for repairs, however that should not replace getting written estimates from the contractor.

You need a Building Contractor or General Contractor to pull permits on a 4-unit building.Just the way Florida has defined things...

So what are you looking to focus on in real estate as it's very broad.

That question is pretty broad since so many people are looking for deals virtually.

@Ryan Herting, I guess I view this a little more broadly and can really boil it all down to know your market.  

Hey Elijah,you bring a lot of valid points and concerns to the table. obviously, as with all investing it is subjective.you need to clearly define what works for you and why your doing it.. with cash-flow being great it will create the ability to look at other opportunities sooner with cash in hand(remember you don't need to do it all yourself) However, on the flip side of the same coin there are several liabilities.

Generally speaking there are 2 main types of loans for investors: “Conventional” and “Portfolio”Conventional - I'll define these as loans that come from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names).

well it definitely helps in learning about the industry and processes but it's not a requirement for investing. you might want to further define your objectives for getting a license to figure out how important it is to you. as a licensed investor myself, priorities are networking, market studies, and deal hunting.

In late 2019, the government passed a number of different laws and restrictions concerning short term rentals (defined as less than 30 day stays).

@Erasmo Alvarenga, thanks for the broad latitude here.