Hello BP! 
We are remodeling our investment home in FL and are considering using pressure-treated wood to wall in the lanai and carport instead of brick.
The enclosed lanai will be a dining room. The enclosed carpor...

Hi BP community! I currently rent 3/1 with option to purchase for the past two years. The owner had personal issues arise and is in an extreme hurry to offload the property. We have an agreement that at any time we ha...

Looking through some duplex opportunities in Tampa, Fl and found one that meets the 1% rule and has room for forced appreciation...big downside at this point is that it’s Wood Fame instead of Concrete Block. With hurr...

I have recently been connected with JAX investments through a friend and have spoken with one of the founders. The overall market trends, cash flow, buy and hold strategy for single family homes seems good. I know 2 p...

There is so much chatter about how the market is improving (case-shilling up, consumer confidence up, etc...). I think for Florida and many other area's, it's only half time.

If this article (http://www.dsnews.com/ar...

Just received a call from my insurance broker that my current insurance company is no longer covering hurricane insurance.  They recommended another insurance company who is charging 3x my current rate... you know it'...

I've always wondered this and now seems like a good time to ask.  Lets say you buy a property right before a hurricane.  I realize that there is a cut off time for new purchases before a storm but if let's say you get...

I want to buy an STR in southwest Florida. My wife is very concerned about the insurance costs and the hurricanes which drive them up. I'm trying to find a way to search only for properties that have maximal hurricane...

I’m very interested in Hurricane, UT. They aren’t the friendliest STR community but not the worst either. They limit the number of permits, which can also be a plus in creating less competition. There also seems to be...

Anyone that lives on the coast knows the issues with insurance. In many cases it can be expensive. My current insurance carrier is proposing the following deductibles with pricing. $5000 Deductible & 5% Hurricane ...