They should have excellent negotiation skills, know how to solve problems and get through transaction challenges like a jedi master.  10.

One is absolutely not exclusive to the other.The choice to use them is based on your risk tolerance and cost/reward ratio.

Both of us together have no problem affording the new build but separately we can not even with our excellent credit. 

The Portfolio: Five multi-families (All 3 units, excellent tenants, excellent locations, well-kept).

The Portfolio: Five multi-families (All 3 units, excellenttenants, excellent locations, well-kept).

It's a per investor choice.

@Kenia Crevoisier if the work requires permits, the plumber doesn't have a choice to do it legally without permits.

I agree that there are limited choices to learn. best to meet local investors.Chad is awesome, I follow his stuff on YouTube, how much of his Canadian experience is applicable to US?

Clermont, Winter Garden and even Apopka would be good choices for building appreciation and still have a good commute.Your budget may determine what areas are going to be attractive enough, but the rental market is always strong here, so I wouldn't put too much weight on that for now since you plan to live in it for a couple years first.Always happy to chat, just message me and we can set something up and see how we can help you plan or take action now!

Our bids never got accepted on the 10 properties we liked (even when we were the highest bidder with 20% down and excellent credit!!).