All Forum Posts by: Allen Zhu

are you building it yourself or you hired a company?

with the capital i have now i can do about 2 /3

Hey guys,

Thinking about doing some new construction build-to-rent in Central Florida. Just wondering if anyone here is already doing it and what your experience has been like.

Is demand strong? Are the numbers working out for you?
Also—any headaches with permits, zoning, or getting financing?

Trying to figure out if it’s worth it vs buying existing rentals or doing flips.

Would appreciate any advice or lessons learned. Thanks!

 do you work with out of state investors or just local?

i still see all your messages

pm me if you need a pml.

im born and rasied here in tallahassee , wanted to get some insights about tallahasee real market for rentals.

thanks!

 could i have one too?

Im  new to investing in Columbus and noticing a lot of the homes were built in the early 1900s. My biggest concern is structural and foundation issues—should I be worried? Are foundation problems pretty common here, and what should I be looking out for when walking through these older properties? Any advice from people investing in the area would be appreciated!

Hey everyone,

I’m currently looking into buying a rental property and would love to hear what criteria you all use when evaluating potential properties, whether they’re in-state or out-of-state.

A few things I’m curious about:

1. Location Factors: What key elements do you look for in a neighborhood or area? How do you evaluate an area you’re not familiar with, especially if it’s out-of-state?

2. Market Conditions: How do you figure out if the local real estate market is good for buying rental properties, whether it's a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3. Property Features: What specific features do you prioritize (number of units, square footage, amenities, etc.)? Do these differ if it’s an in-state or out-of-state property?

4. Cash Flow & ROI: How do you calculate potential ROI and rental income? What's your ideal monthly cash flow, and does that impact your decision on location?

5. Risk Management: For out-of-state properties, how do you manage risks like property management, maintenance, and tenant turnover?

6. Financing & Loans: Do you approach financing any differently for in-state versus out-of-state properties?

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences, especially any lessons you've learned along the way. Thanks!