All Forum Posts by: John Kent

@David Durandefinitely feel free to PM me. Our local REIA groups are the CFRI and GoREIA. They have a main meeting each month which is where most folks start. Both have annual membership fees which allow one to attend meeting and other events throughout the month. Membership usually also provides discounts to special paid training events.

@David Duranwelcome to Bigger Pockets. If you are a first time buyer looking for a home to owner occupy in our area be sure to check out the first time buyers programs. You may be able to get up to $15k in down payment and closing costs assistance in Orange county. 

As an investor the first step would be to figure out your short and long term goals. Then take an inventory of your talents, contacts, and resources. Knowing what you are working with and what you plan to accomplish find a REI strategy that will allow you to meet your first goal milestone and implement it.

Hi @Nathan Reedwelcome to Bigger Pockets. The vacation rental market in the attractions area is doing quite well. As for suggestions I will offer the following:

• Stay away from condos as an option. However, townhomes that are nice and in a community with a good set of amenities (Nice community pool, club house, ect) can work out well.
• Single family homes with a pool is desirable.  Located in a golf community is a plus.
• Hire a manager who has a very good booking system. 
• The closer the property is to Disney and Universal Studios the easier it will be to rent. Developers have continued to build new properties further and further south of the attractions. Unless you are interested in luxury niche properties like Reunion, the easier the commute to the attractions the better the location.  

@Chai Jonnwelcome to Bigger Pockets. If you have specific questions about the Orlando market feel free to PM me. Real estate is very active here right now. 

@Bensley FaustinI am an investor and agent in the Orlando area as well. Feel free to connect and let share your REI interests.

@Cheyenne Daviswhat you are looking for is an IVR service. I am not aware of any free services but my phone provider is cheap and has this functionality if you are somewhat tech savvy. 

Welcome to Bigger Pockets Dustin. Wishing your the best on your License Exam!

@Nathan Taylorwelcome to the Bigger Pockets community and welcome to our fair city!

When you arrive here definitely look into our real estate investment clubs. CFRI and GoREIA. They are quite big and active so there is plenty of networking and lots to learn.

@Daria B.renovation loans are more of a niche product. Not all lenders offer them.

Thank you Mindy. 

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