Looking for lender and realtor recommendations for 30a Florida

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  • Doug Smith
    Lender · Tampa, FL · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    8mo

    Tampa-based, NMLS licensed lender of 35 years that does residential, commercial, and investor/builder, but I am not sure what type of deal you're looking at on 30a. Could you enlighten me/us so we can help?

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  • Heather Brooke
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    Member since 2022 · 7 posts · 6 votes
    8mo

    STR and vacation home, not a new build

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  • Doug Smith
    Lender · Tampa, FL · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    8mo

    Gotcha, there are a couple of different ways you can take that. You can go conventionally since you plan on using it as a 2nd home as well or you can use an "Investor Cash Flow"/DSCR loan if your main intent was to rent it. Either way, we're great at them both. Of course, we need to know a lot more. PM me if you wish to discuss it further.

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  • Derek BrickleyBusiness Member
    Lender · Ann Arbor, MI · Member since 2021 · 663 posts · 226 votes
    8mo

    Hey Heather! 

    Work with a few realtors that focus on the 30a area for short-term rentals so happy to make a suggestion if you have a criteria you might be looking for. Lending side you'll see a lot of us here, really common though we bought a STR on the gulf a couple hours from 30a ourselves but different ways to do it as Doug mentioned. Feel free to reach out though if it's helpful to look at some of those possible options

    [email protected]734-645-7722
    Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group548 Reviews
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  • Stacy RaskinBusiness Member
    Lender · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 496 votes
    8mo

    Happy to assist with a STR if an investment property and looking to structure as a DSCR loan.

    [email protected]818-770-0340
    Bright Skyline518 Reviews
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  • Shawn McCormickPro Member
    Realtor · Central Florida-Orlando · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 892 votes
    8mo

    I'm in Orlando and have a good friend that is a Realtor in that area that can help. Reach out and let her know I sent you. 

    Marcella Stefani-ERA Real Estate

    850-333-4162

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  • Raymond J. RodriguesBusiness Member
    Lender · Miami, FL · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 797 votes
    8mo

    @Heather Brooke feel free to reach out. I have financed quite a few properties in the 30A area. 

    [email protected]619-456-8311
    Helm Mortgage Corp.5125 Reviews
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  • Andrew Zamboroski
    Lender · Member since 2021 · 495 posts · 130 votes
    8mo
    Quote from @Heather Brooke:

    Please drop suggestions below. Thanks! 


     Lots of great lenders like myself who are versed and can help!

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  • Josh GreenBusiness Member
    Realtor · Tampa/St Pete/Clearwater/Bradenton · Member since 2020 · 395 posts · 353 votes
    8mo
    Quote from @Heather Brooke:

    Please drop suggestions below. Thanks! 

     @Raymond J. Rodrigues I’ve used for dozens of loans - he’s the best! Pricing, communication and understanding of the investor is elite. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him!

    [email protected]801-441-8891
    Impact Realty Tampa Bay.4.962 Reviews
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  • Geoff Goodsell
    Member since 2025 · 1 post · 0 votes
    8mo
    Heather - I am a realtor that works the Florida Panhandle. I’ve helped a lot of investors with STRs and second homes. Let me know if you’d like to talk further!
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  • Zach Edelman
    Lender · New York, NY · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8mo

    Are you planning to occupy the property? 

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  • Ricardo Hidalgo
    Real Estate Agent · Member since 2019 · 569 posts · 257 votes
    8mo
    Quote from @Heather Brooke:

    Please drop suggestions below. Thanks! 


     Good afternoon, I live and own on 30A. I would be happy to connect with you. Currently I am building a home in blue mountain beach and have owned a total of 5 short term rentals. Lets connect! 

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