All Forum Posts by: Jorge Vazquez

I think you’ve got a better shot if the seller finances some of your repairs through a profit-sharing agreement or a novation. Then, you could structure your own novation to take full control of the deal.

To make the offer more attractive, consider using a wrap-around mortgage—or even a lease option with a premium buyout in six months. You could also go the reverse BRRRR route: buy it with 100% private lending, fix it up, stabilize it, move into the final vacant unit, and then refinance with a DSCR loan.

Can a New Airbnb Nearby Cause Economic Obsolescence? What is your experience? I want to do a research on this...

Has anyone ever had anything positive to say about the 203ks? Seriously! I wanna write an article about this.

Garrett—love the vision, man. After 23 years investing in Tampa, I’ll tell you this: house hacking is one of the smartest ways to start, but don’t overcomplicate it. Be careful with Pinellas—zoning and flood rules make garage conversions tough. 203(k) loans sound great on paper, but in practice they’re slow, picky, and most sellers won’t wait that long. You’ll need licensed bids even if you’re doing the work yourself. And unless the roof’s leaking, don’t touch it—rehab with “Tonka thinking”: keep it tough, simple, and only fix what truly matters. Also, whatever move you make, think about your next property and your end goal. I always reverse engineer my plan—make sure each deal catapults you toward the next one. Ask yourself: is this building cash flow or equity? Does it help me BRRRR or fund the next down payment? Every step should push you closer to that long-term vision.

– Jorge

Garrett—love the vision, man. After 23 years investing in Tampa, I’ll tell you this: house hacking is one of the smartest ways to start, but don’t overcomplicate it. Be careful with Pinellas—zoning and flood rules make garage conversions tough. 203(k) loans sound great on paper, but in practice they’re slow, picky, and most sellers won’t wait that long. You’ll need licensed bids even if you’re doing the work yourself. And unless the roof’s leaking, don’t touch it—rehab with “Tonka thinking”: keep it tough, simple, and only fix what truly matters. Also, whatever move you make, think about your next property and your end goal. I always reverse engineer my plan—make sure each deal catapults you toward the next one. Ask yourself: is this building cash flow or equity? Does it help me BRRRR or fund the next down payment? Every step should push you closer to that long-term vision.

– Jorge

Hi Emerson,

Buying in Tampa Bay is definitely a smart move, brother. I've been out here for 20+ years, own a bunch of properties, and honestly—it's been a great ride. I started with rehabs too, now I'm deep into rentals, new builds, and all that. If you're thinking of jumping into development, I'm happy to help however I can—JV, advice, contractors, whatever you need. Just hit me up.

Let’s make some moves!

– Jorge

Hey folks — I’m looking to buy a property management company.

If you're managing anywhere from 25 to 300 doors and thinking about stepping back or just want to explore your options, let’s chat. Could be you're retiring, burnt out, or just ready for the next thing — either way, I’m open to a fair deal.

I'm not some big corporate shark. I run a property management company myself, so I get the grind. I’m offering clean transitions, quick evaluations, and we can even talk about keeping your team or clients supported if that matters to you.

Totally confidential. No pressure. If you’re curious, just hit me up.

Hey Khemraj, I had three kids when I started—my youngest was 8—and I sat the whole crew down to let them know we were gonna house hack and make some sacrifices, but the goal was to buy a castle one day. I ended up house hacking my first 6 properties, and once I got the rhythm down, I moved into BRRRRs and picked up the next 27 that way. Using your Tampa equity is a smart first step—just make sure you’ve got a solid team in that Northeast market. It’s not always easy with kids, but if you keep the vision strong, it’s all worth it. Always down to connect if you want to talk strategy!

 Inbox me. Would love to share....