The amount of inventory hitting the Four Corners, Reunion, and ChampionsGate areas is incredible. I am seeing more properties come on the market every day, including a growing number of short sales. Some owners are selling at major losses on properties they purchased only a few years ago, and sev...
I’ve been seeing more investors shift toward mid-term rentals for travel nurses, corporate housing, and temporary relocation stays because of the balance between cash flow and lower turnover compared to short-term rentals. For those currently operating mid-term rentals, what’s been your biggest a...
Hello, I’m a new investor in commerical real estate. I wanna say hello and get advice from anyone on how to network and how to finance these deals? How hard is it to create a GP team? Can I just present deals to brokers for others? How does creative financing work? Where is really the danger in b...
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I found my first possible cash buyer I have to call them Tuesday because of the holiday. My question is; while I get setup with my mailbox, the title company buyers list, is it a good idea to try to find a seller, and assuming I am I allowed to joint venture the deal 50/50 with anyone interested....
Hello, I have some questions about commerical real estate and financing. What is really the danger in buying property if really the credit is business credit? If a property goes under or has a major financial emergency then the risk is really the business not the personal credit. Ideally we don’t...
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Most new landlords think the security deposit is theirs to sort out on their own timeline. It isn't. Florida Statute 83.49 puts you on a strict clock and if you miss it, you don't lose the right to deduct for damage, you lose the right to keep anything, full stop, even if the tenant trashed the p...
I am a real estate investor and presently have long-term rentals that were purchased with DSCR loans. Looking at buying a fixer-up that needs major rehab with a fix& flip loan and then 3 months later converting to a dscr loan pros and cons?
Hi everyone! This will be my first BPCON and I’m really looking forward to it. I’m based in Orlando and work in real estate throughout Central Florida. I’m also getting more involved on the investing side, especially with house hacking, buy-and-hold, duplexes, and small multifamily. One of the ma...
Hello, I am looking for a great, boots on the ground realtor that knows the short term rental market in Orlando and can assist me in buying my first Airbnb/VRBO property near Disney. Serious buyers, but need guidance on neighborhoods to avoid, what may be for sale now that is already income produ...
Sometimes the biggest obstacle in real estate investing is waiting for everything to line up perfectly. After nearly three years working with investment buyers, I’ve watched people spend months searching, analyzing, and making offers, only to walk away from a property that met their goals because...
Every STR operator I talk to says they want more direct bookings. Fewer fees, better margins, a relationship with repeat guests. Makes sense. But when I actually look at how much time and money people — including myself — are putting toward making that happen, the results seem pretty mixed. I've ...
I've been listening to your podcast and have already learned so much from just a few episodes—thank you for all the valuable information! I'm not sure if you've covered this already, but I have a question. When buying a property out of state, do most people purchase it as a second/vacation home (...
We are in search of a new property manager for our vacation home in Davenport, Fl. We were informed today that our current manager will be stepping away from management for family reasons. Please send your recommendations my way. Thank you,
I’m a broker here in Central Florida and am curious to hear opinions on what makes a great STR real estate agent? Is it local knowledge about any given area? Experience in selling short term rentals? Connections to vendors like property management and furnishing? What’s brought the most value to ...
After some time in the real estate business, one thing I’ve learned is that more leads does not equal to a better conversion rate. A big list of stale pre-foreclosure leads can actually make a person burn through more resources and time — researching properties, checking ownership, sorting out pr...
Hello everyone, Look forward to meeting you guys in October here in my hometown. I have learned that assisted living is not simply multifamily with higher rents. It is an operating business wrapped in real estate, and the real estate can look attractive while the operation quietly destroys the in...
Has anyone here bought a property that had a city lien, where the lien was paid off at closing? In my case, the lien is for unpermitted work—an addition on the back of the house. I’m getting the property at a great price, and the lien will be paid at closing, but I know the issue itself won’t jus...
BPCON2026 is BiggerPockets' annual conference, and this year it comes to Orlando, Florida. Three days of investor education, hands-on strategy sessions, and the kind of networking that only happens in person. Speakers include Morgan Housel (The Psychology of Money), Dave Meyer, Chad Carson, James...
Property management can make a good investment better. It can also turn a good property into a headache when it’s done poorly. That’s why this month’s My REI Local meetup is focused on Property Management Done Right. Join us on Saturday, September 12th at 9:00AM at: 1325 Lee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810...
Hello, I have started looking for some STR properties in Oralando specifically the Kissimmee area. I'm working with the Short term shop agent and so far like it. I have a couple of questions for folks who have already invested in STR in Orlando. 1. How easy is it to manage STR remotely? Property ...
I saw this platform and I thought this is it I'm going to do great here. But that hasn't been the case. I've been trying to understand I've been asking questions I've been looking here & there. Nobody answers my questions it's like dying of thirst and starving in a lake full of fish. I need help,...
I'd really appreciate some honest feedback from experienced commercial real estate investors. I'm currently under contract on a light industrial property in Orlando FL and am in my due diligence period. Before making a final decision, I'd like to hear opinions from investors who own industrial pr...
Looking for advice for contractor over payment. I hired a contracted for a renovation that is still unfinished (15% left to go). After reviewing the invoices, I believe I will have overpaid by about $25,000 by the time the project is complete. He was supposed to remove materials that I purchased ...