All Forum Posts by: Sunny Alexander

If mentorship is more important than compensation, is this agent someone you admire? Do they have a good reputation? Are they successful? Mentorship is priceless, and finding a good one, in the beginning, can really set you up for success. 

@David Korchak I recommend speaking with your PM if you are uncertain about their responsibilities. It sounds as if you are frustrated with the situation and the best course of action is to communicate your frustration and gain clarity on their exact responsibilities to prevent future frustrations.  I do think that the tenant made a commitment and did not follow through but as @Lien Vuong mentioned it may be best to eat the cost. Good luck!!!!!  

Elizabeth Interthal with EBI Law will discuss partnership/JV agreements, LLCs, and holding title. Hit me up if you have any questions. 931.237.6592!

"Pints & Properties" is a nationwide real estate investors meetup to collaborate over beers, share knowledge, and network with like-minded people. We will meet at Tampa's Beef 'O Brady's!

As a skilled commercial litigator and experienced transactional attorney since 2004, Ms. Interthal has represented some of the most predominant global financial institutions, real estate funds, and corporations. In 2014 Mrs. Interthal added marketing and business development to her role at the firm as she expanded the geographic footprint of Garbett, Allen & Roza, P.A. to the Tampa Bay Area from Miami, Florida. In 2016, Mrs. Interthal again expanded her business development role, as she opened EBI Law, PLLC.In her practice she also handles a wide variety of matters from complex commercial foreclosures and uncontested residential foreclosures to assisting numerous special asset departments and real estate funds in modifying certain lending relationships, drafting forbearance agreements and assisting with the selling and retention of real property as well as other collateral. Ms. Interthal excels at resolving title issues for her clients efficiently and often without litigation. She also offers title services at EBI Law, PLLC.Ms. Interthal also has a particularly deep knowledge base in the operational issues that face financial institutions and certain corporations and has defended actions ranging from check-kiting and forgery, factoring and receivables financing, Letters of Credits and cases involving issues regarding article 3, 4, 5 and 9 of the UCC.Ms. Interthal and her firm are dedicated to providing efficient and cost effective solutions to the legal challenges that face their clients today and in the future.

@Bailey Clay Tampa has a lot to offer. Areas near downtown, Heights, and Ybor have opportunities for house hacking. If you are looking for STR then recommend staying in Tampa city limits which is a little more STR friendly. If you are looking for LTR then this opens your aperture a bit. I would recommend analyzing for both STR and LTR, ideally, the property should perform well in both instances. Before I start your journey, highly recommend finding a good lender to help with the money piece of things too. Finding a good team is paramount, interview a few agents and lenders. Good luck!!!!!

How exciting! I would recommend going to as many meet-ups as possible and networking. House hacking is an awesome idea too, I would try to pursue that course of action first. 

You can try to kill them with kindness. After reading their "valid" complaints I know I would have a difficult time being overly nice. Set them up on a "client giant" gifting system where they get gifts quarterly.  Good luck! 

Perhaps consider having the seller purchase a home warranty. Old Republic or AHS are a few good options. 

Hi! I would monitor days on the market and price drops. I have seen an increase in price drops in Tampa compared to last year.  Not sure if Zillow has that search parameter, but worth looking into.

This is exciting! STR strategy has a great return. As mentioned above, look into the county/city regulations on STR. For the management side, it depends on how involved you want to be. Self-managing is an option, but I would recommend finding someone in the area that you trust for your "boots on the ground." I own a STR management company, and it is definitely a contact sport! It is all about guest reviews and we cater to the guests the best we can which results in trips out to the property. I agree with the comments about hiring a local company, we are in South Tampa and we are VERY hands-on. My recommendation is to research self-management and also interview a few PMs. Best of luck!