All Forum Posts by: Christian Tateo

Welcome to the community, Lance! Wholesaling is a great way to get started and learn the ropes of real estate investing. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or connect with others here—there’s a lot of knowledge to tap into. Wishing you the best as you begin your journey!

Welcome, Quin! Great to see another professional here in the St. Pete/Tampa Bay area. Love that you're focused on helping investors find and analyze solid value-add opportunities—your insight into ARV and rehab costs is super valuable in this market. Looking forward to connecting and trading ideas on local deals.

Welcome, Paige! Great to have you here. Florida is such a strong market, and it’s awesome that you’re helping investors find solid cash-flowing deals. Looking forward to learning from your insights and hopefully connecting on opportunities down the line.

Welcome, Joseph! It’s awesome to see your drive at such a young age—congrats on already purchasing your first home and setting yourself up with a strong foundation. With $20K to invest, you’ve got some solid options to get started, whether it’s partnering on a deal, exploring house hacking, or looking at smaller entry points into real estate. Keep networking here—you’ll find plenty of investors willing to share guidance. Happy to connect and share insights if you’d like!

Welcome, Stefanie! Great to see you diving into Florida investing. Tampa Bay, St. Pete, and Fort Myers all have strong rental markets, but each area has its own vibe and price points. Tampa/St. Pete tends to have a mix of house-hack opportunities and strong long-term appreciation, while Fort Myers has been popular for investors looking for affordability and solid rental demand. It really depends on your budget and whether you’re leaning toward cash flow or appreciation. Happy to connect and share more insights if you’d like!

Welcome, Kay! Thanks for sharing your journey so openly. Honestly, breaking even (or close to it) on your first few deals is still a win—the lessons you’ve gained are invaluable. It sounds like you’re building a solid foundation with lenders and contractors already lined up. Keep pushing forward—you’re definitely not alone here, this community is a great place for support and networking. Wishing you the best on your current flip and many more successful deals ahead! Feel free to connect if you’d like.

Welcome to BiggerPockets, Eric! 🎉 With your strong background in hospitality, you bring valuable people and management skills that can translate really well into real estate. If you’re looking to connect with other professionals or investors, I’d be happy to network and share insights. Wishing you great success as you start this new chapter!

Welcome to BP, Eric! Tampa Bay is a great market for small multifamily investing. Networking here is a great first step—there are plenty of local investors and groups you can connect with. Wishing you the best as you start your investing journey!

Welcome, Collin! Sounds like you’ve got an exciting path ahead with STRs, especially with your blend of hands-on experience and tech skills. Looking forward to seeing how your approach elevates the guest experience—best of luck with your deals!

Welcome to the community, Luke! It’s awesome that you and your brother are combining construction and real estate — that’s a powerful combo, especially in Florida. This is a great place to connect with investors who could really benefit from your contracting experience.

Wishing you both the best as you grow and learn. Feel free to reach out if you'd ever like to connect!