All Forum Posts by: Tyler Gibson

Hi everyone. what is your take on security deposits when it comes to renting? i was thinking about collecting the first and second month of rent in place of it and make that non-refundable.

Looking to buy first rental in Orlando or Tampa from Connecticut. I've stocks over real estate guy, but I've maxed out 401k & IRA. Only debt is primary residence mortgage at 2.0875%. Have about $120k cash and an extra $3500/month I've been putting into a taxable stock account. My local realtor hooked me up with some experienced investors in Orlando. I'd like to buy a newer townhome or house around $300k and have property manager handle yearly leases. Looking for long term appreciation, don't need cash flow.

Hey Everyone, 

As the title says I am relocating to Florida late next month and would love to make some connections and get advice on any meetups that may not be on BP or meetup. I posted this in Orlando but I am unsure where we will live just yet. My fiance's new job is remote but will require us to live in the state of Florida which is why we are relocating. A little blurb about me and my experience:

Years of property management and construction project management experience lead me to owning a GC company focusing on investor flips, property management turnovers and remodels in Indianapolis Indiana. After partnering with a local property manager in that business it led me to consulting another property manager in transitioning to using in house crews to handle maintenance and turnovers taking advantage of revenue potential not previously tapped into. I have done a few personal flips where I have partnered with other investors and am interested in flips as well as multi-family value add. 

Now I am relocating to Florida and seeking new opportunities and connections in the sunshine state! No clue what is in store for me but excited to meet linkeminded people and provide value wherever I can! Feel free to connect and dm me if I can be of any service :)

I have a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in the Davenport area. My current tenants are moving out at the end of May, and I’m looking for an experienced agent who can help me rent the property quickly and efficiently to high-quality tenants. If you have a proven track record and know the local market well, please send me a direct message with your credentials and approach. I look forward to connecting!

Hey everyone,

I’m Sharad, an entrepreneur just getting started in the single-family space. I recently launched my business in Orlando, and while I’m definitely looking to grow, I’m just as interested in connecting with experienced investors, learning the ropes, and finding ways we can help each other.

If you’ve got properties, advice, or even just want to talk real estate—I’m all ears. Let’s connect!

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!

Hi Everybody,

I'm new to BP and am trying to learn as much as I can before hopefully getting my first deal by end of year. Thanks to all of you who are active on the forums; I've already learned a lot from those shared experiences. 

I'm a Florida native currently living in NYC with plans to move back in a few years. I'm eager to start my investing journey but NYC is out of the question, and I don't want to wait another 3-4 years to move back to FL. Ideally, I'd like to start now in Central Florida or Gainesville, since those are the market I am most familiar with and could visit frequently as an out of state investor. I'm specifically interested in long term SFH rentals in the greater Orlando area (avoiding tourist-dependent markets). The submarkets I'm most familiar with (Winter Park, Baldwin Park, Downtown) don't seem to have ideal price-to-rent ratios and prices are overall inflated. I need to branch out and identify other favorable neighborhoods in the area.

I'd love to connect with anyone who has experience investing or working with investors in Central FL. Thanks in advance!

Hi Kerry.   

Thanks for the welcome! Totally agree—meetups and building the right team are game-changers. I’m based in Orlando, so we’re practically neighbors in the Florida RE world.  

If you’re ever at a Central Florida meetup or want to swap local contacts (lenders, contractors, etc.), I’d love to connect. Your experience would be great to learn from!  

Either way, appreciate the advice. Maybe we’ll cross paths soon.  

Hi everyone!

My name is Ilya, I’m a contractor with over 7 years of experience in residential and commercial construction. I’ve worked as a subcontractor on multiple fix and flip projects across Florida — handling full renovations and helping investors prepare properties for resale.

I’m currently based in Orlando, but I’m open to projects anywhere in Florida. I specialize in:

• Demolition

• Drywall

• Kitchens & Bathrooms

• Flooring

• Painting

• Full interior/exterior renovations

If you’re an investor looking for a reliable and experienced contractor to help with your flips — feel free to reach out.

Happy to connect, share insights, or discuss upcoming opportunities.

Let’s build something great together!

We have STR that is doing fairly well. We may be planning to sell it. What are the approximate costs involved (commissions etc) in the process?