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All Forum Posts by: Adrian Smude

Adrian Smude has started 68 posts and replied 1000 times.

Post: HUD Properties in Florida

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,112
  • Votes 379

@Christopher Rodriguez slow boring investing is how to get out of the rat race... rentals.  PCREIA is the currently the only meet up in the area.  I look forward to meeting you when you move down.  

Post: New member from New York, moving to Tampa soon

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,112
  • Votes 379

@George S. welcome to BP and RE! Next step you should get to REIA meet ups. They are great for bringing your knowledge to conversation and networking. There are deals at some. I look forward to meeting you.

Post: New Investor in the Tampa Area

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,112
  • Votes 379

@Steve Borodin welcome to BP! Tampa is competitive right now but you'll have an edge because you're looking for rental not flip. We have many great REIA meet ups! Let me know if you decide to venture East of i75

Post: I want to wet my feet becoming a Real Estate Agent...tips?

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,112
  • Votes 379

@Jake Calle first I'd ask why are you becoming an agent?  If you truly want to sell homes retail then go for It!  If you are doing it to get into the investing side I'd say wait and spend that money else where.  Later if you decide you need the license go for it.  I think a lot of people go this route because they think it's the best way, but you do not need a license to be an investor.  Keep reading on here and asking questions, hope I helped :-) 

Post: New member from Plant City, FL

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,112
  • Votes 379

@Chad Jones although we've already connected I wanted to welcome you to BP.  I believe being in Plant City puts us in a great location to work the Lakeland market as well as East Hillsborough (Brandon and parts of Tampa). 

Winter Strawberry Capital of the World! 

Post: HUD Properties in Florida

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,112
  • Votes 379

@John Rogers and @Joe Harper gave Great advice!  If you don't have experience in Lakeland city limits for rehab work be sure to do your research because the permitting office and code enforcement are said to be worse than any city around.  I Love the are for rentals! 

Post: New member in Tampa, FL area

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,112
  • Votes 379

@RR Thomas Welcome to BP.  Take some time to study and figure out what direction YOU want to go.  Look forward to meeting you.  

Post: New investor from Tampa, Florida

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,112
  • Votes 379

@Steven Paul there's an event/meeting next Monday you may find interesting.  https://www.facebook.com/events/578718118947330/

It's not exactly on your topic, but I think some things will overlap which you will find beneficial.  I look forward to meeting you there as I'm attending because I do not have much knowledge in this area.   

Post: New Wholesaler/Investor

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,112
  • Votes 379

@Alicia Mccormack welcome to BP and congrats on a great start to your investing!  Make sure to run your numbers!

I do a little marketing to your side of Polk County, feel free to reach out to me.

Post: Do you need hard to find land to do tear downs in South Tampa?

Adrian SmudePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Plant City, FL
  • Posts 1,112
  • Votes 379

@Devon Garbus I emailed you.