Previously I had learned about junior mortgages, but Dean's course focused on first mortgages, which I did not have any experience and are a different animal than seconds or junior liens.

Some areas are very conservative and landlord friendly and cheap to buy.

Take the time to Educate yourself on the market and surrounding areas.

I am very familiar with the Fort Lauderdale market and surrounding areas. 

Also check to see what kind of third-party management companies exist in the area. 

Our next step is to look for a real estate agent in the area, does anyone have any recommendations?

Otherwise, I would start off from the goal - since you're looking to BRRRR down the line, what is an area you'd like to hold the most in the long run?

Yes, the bid you got is definitely high, at least compared to what I typically pay in my area. 

First post on Biggerpockets! Looking to connect with other local investors in Wenatchee Washington.   Primarily a rehab and buy/hold investor but open to connecting with those that do fix and flips and all things reha...

Hello All,I'm under contract to purchase my first office space in Raleigh NC and was curious if anyone has any commercials properties in the area whose brain I can pick.I have a few questions on things such as best entity to buy it under, insurance policies, having a cost segregation study completed, etc.