I’m the owner/operator of Atlis Property Management down here in South Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, Martin County). I’m in the weeds daily — not watching this from a spreadsheet in another state. I wanted to ask something honestly. Over the past couple years, costs here have crept up everywhere ...
Hi all, I’m a communications professional starting my journey in real estate investing, I’m based primarily in the Broward area, traveling across the county for work most of the week. I frequently visit Orlando/Orange County and Tallahassee/Leon County, as I have family there. FL is a tough marke...
My goal is to build a 2,600–3,000 sq ft duplex (about 1,300–1,500 per unit) using an FHA construction-to-permanent loan. Current numbers I am estimating: Land: ~$350K–$450K Construction estimates: ~$250–$300 per sq ft Total projected project cost: ~$900K–$1.2M Questions: 1. Are these realistic So...
Hello my bigger pockets family. My name is Vladimir. I'm new to real estate and investing and I was wondering is there anyone in the area that has an understanding of the Broward County area that can help me. I primarily need to know how to calculate the comps and everything so I can know if I am...
I'm still surveryin my options as I'm about to get into my first rental property. I live in south Florida where everything is pricey and I've heard of people going to auctions to buy homes that were foreclosed. What is the benefit and downsides of this? What does someone need to know before going...
Hello, BiggerPockets community! I’m currently exploring the Short-Term Rental (STR) market in Ft. Lauderdale and possibly the Pompano Beach area. I’m particularly drawn to the mix of year-round tourist demand, the beautiful beaches, and the proximity to major attractions. That said, I’d love to h...
Curious what everyone is currently seeing for new construction cost per square foot. I’ve taken about a year off from new builds and shifted more toward rehabs, but I’m considering getting back into the development side since that’s really where my passion is. Obviously this depends heavily on fi...
Same disclaimer as last time, I don't own FL property, I just build data tools and got into the public insurance data. I always assumed Citizens, the state-backed insurer of last resort, was the expensive fallback you land on when nobody else will take you. So I pulled OIR's approved-rate compari...
I’m looking to get started and get my first property that would eventually be my first rental. I would live in it for a while, make updates, and then rent it out as I move to the next one. Are condos a good investment for this strategy, as long as the HOA is reliable and affordable?
I’m currently spending a lot of time studying the Fort Lauderdale and broader Broward County market as I continue sharpening my investment approach. For those actively investing in South Florida, what asset classes or strategies are making the most sense today? Are you seeing stronger upside in: ...
Hi everyone, I’m currently building out a real estate investment operation in South Florida (Broward and Miami-Dade) and wanted to get some insight from those active in this market. I’ve been focusing on building a strong buyer network and understanding investor activity before diving deeper into...