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...
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...
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...
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...
Hello all! Our coffee meetup in Delray Beach, FL has been going strong for over TEN YEARS! This meet up is not limited to Delray Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami or West Palm. ANYONE can attend! It's FREE to attend and FREE of pitch...
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...
Hey BP Family, I'm new to real estate investing and currently looking to purchase my first investment property. I live in Florida, but I'm focusing on out-of-state markets to get the best value for my money. Right now, I'm working with a realtor in Alabama to help me find the right deal. Here's m...
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 recently got my Florida RE license, and I have been working with an investor-based company based out of Fort Lauderdale. I'm finding and sending them distressed property lists on the MLS, and they're telling me that the properties I'm sending them are fantastic. I have one under contrac...
Hello, Im looking to see if anyone has experience buying from an estate or through an heir. My neighbor passed away and her nephew is handling her property. I'm interested in buying it off market. I have reached out and let him know i am interested and I have followed up one time. The last time i...
Hey BP community, First-time landlord preparing to house-hack a quadruplex in the Fort Lauderdale/Broward area using a VA loan (zero down, owner-occupied). Goal: rent 3 units, live in 1, cover mortgage with rental income. Looking for advice on: 1. Best platforms to find reliable tenants in South ...
Hey everyone I am moving to Fort Lauderdale area and I am new to the real estate game and I am hoping to meet some like minded people maybe even a mentor. So Just trying to see if there is any meetups and if so where and when?
Hey Everyone- I am with Property Management company in Palm Beach County. We are looking for ways to get into contact with investors/ landlords. From anyone's experience, where has been the best place to get around these groups of people? Besides the normal chamber events, realtor offices etc. Th...
Hello, I have been using a real estate agent to renew my leases but its getting too expensive for me and i want to do it myself. What is the best way to get a professional, up to date and legally binding lease agreement for myself in the state of Florida? I'm hearing google, chat gpt, lawyer? Any...
I have a single family new construction opportunity in the Fort Lauderdale market that is fully mapped out from a design, build, and execution standpoint, and I am currently evaluating the best path forward from an investment perspective. The project has been approached with a clear focus on cost...
Some deals are straightforward, and others require a level of creativity, persistence, and teamwork that truly defines what we do. I recently worked on a transaction that I’m especially proud of. A client came to me looking to finance a distressed property with tremendous potential. The property ...
Curious what this group thinks... what's the "must-have" upgrade you keep seeing flippers pay for that buyers never actually reward? Mine: quartz waterfall islands in $250-300K price bands. Buyer there is FHA, first-timer, comparing you to new construction. They care about move-in readiness, not ...