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Nate Erez
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Real Estate visit in Jacksonville

Nate Erez
  • Investor
  • Jacksonville, FL
Posted Jun 16 2019, 08:58

Hi,

I'm a real estate investor from Israel looking for my first property (sfh) in Jacksonville. I have been analyzing potential deals for a few months, and I've gotten a good grasp on the different areas where I want to invest.

I've decided that I'm ready to tour the city, so I've booked a flight and will be spending all of next week in Jacksonville. My plan is to see several properties, get to know neighborhoods and meet people that I can work with.

How do you suggest I spend my time in Jacksonville? What are some things I must see, people I should get in touch with, etc.?

Thanks!

Nate

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Dimitri Paspalaris
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Dimitri Paspalaris
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Replied Jun 16 2019, 14:57

For leisure time I recommend you take some time and go hang out in St. Augustine lots of stuff to see. 

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Jack Bobeck
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Jack Bobeck
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Replied Jun 17 2019, 12:53

@Nate Erez Happy to meet for breakfast or coffee and give you my 2 cents. No problem. Happy to help. I would certainly get to the Beach, Atlantic Beach/Jax Beach, has some nice places there. Maybe spend some time in Amelia/Fernandina and see all the growth on the northside. Don't forget Baker County, yes, its growing too. 

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Nate Erez
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Nate Erez
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Replied Jun 19 2019, 00:13

Thank you @Dimitri Paspalaris and @Jack Bobeck!

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Andres Rodriguez
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Andres Rodriguez
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Replied Jun 20 2019, 04:47

All great suggestions, especially St. Augustine and Jax/Atlantic/Neptune beaches. 

Grab a beer at https://www.hyperionbrewing.com and take a stroll through the neighborhood. You'll get a great perspective of how Historic Springfield is transforming. 

Andres Rodriguez

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Matt MacDonald
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Matt MacDonald
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Replied Jun 20 2019, 09:40

A lot of people come for the beaches. Downtown has some sites as well. I've lived in Jacksonville for over 20 years & I've worked in property management & real estate for over 15 years & I'm a licensed real estate broker so if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me. 

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Erik K.
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Replied Jun 21 2019, 04:27

Most of my investments were in the Riverside, San Marco and Mandarin areas. Stay away from the north side, 32208, 32209.