All Forum Posts by: Zack S.

I trick I use is to find a comparable property I like and then look up the contractor associated with the building permits in the county or city's permitting system. Then schedule a meeting and do research.

How are you planning to secure it and prevent theft/vandalism ?

Barnett Bolt Kirkwood Long Koche in Tampa have been great for us.

Local tax maps plus using that info to search generally provides me with enough info to track them down.

I use HelloSign for signing documents online. It's free for 3 documents a month. You could keep making accounts if you really needed. Of course it lacks the whole notary part.

I charge a $375 late fee per month. Mine is for commercial leases so it's buyer beware. As others suggested check regulations for residential in your state and charge the max. When I have a broker or prospect complain about the late fee being excessive prior to lease execution I tell them it's supposed to be high, I don't want any tenants who are going to pay late. I don't hear about it anymore after that and it has never gotten in the way of landing a new tenant. In terms of enforcing..I don't usually enforce it until the 2nd offense. The first time it happens I send a courtesy email telling them they are late, I draw their attention to the section of the lease describing the late fee, and to please remit payment ASAP and the next late payment will incur a $375 late fee. When they are late again I send an email with their rental breakdown that is in arrears and I include a line item for the $375 late fee.

Does anyone know of a similar report for commercial properties and multi-unit residential? Thanks!

My name is Zack. I am from NJ but recently moved to Orlando to pursue graduate school in 2012. I operate 2 internet companies. 1 is Amazon based and the other is an agency to help others sell online. I recently became interested in real estate approximately 2 years ago and currently manage 4 properties in the Orlando area: 1. Warehouse in Apopka-Approx. 35,000 SF. 1 year left on seller financed part of mortgage. No plans yet to re-pay family financed part of the deal. Went from 50% vacant to +/- 1 vacancy since I began management and leasing duties. I'm hands-on with management, leases and financials. 2. Warehouse in Orlando - approx. 15,000 SF, across the street from Camping World Stadium, 2 tenants, event parking and vendor income. No debt. No vacancies. I'm hands-on with management, leases and financials. 3. Retail strip in Sanford - approx. 15,000 SF all 3 units occupied by long term national or state wide tenants. Recently refinanced. I'm hands-off with financials. I'm hands-on with management and leases. 4. Live/work in Baldwin Park - 1 condo, 1 office, 1 apartment. Recently purchased June 2016. No vacancies. I am interested in learning about the type of investment units and financing strategies in the community. Based on my current property situation, I believe I am most interested in learning about commercial equity financing. I hope to purchase my next property in the next 6 months. I believe I am interested in multi-unit (min 15) and possibly mixed use with retail/office and apartment/res on top. Of course I'm exploring anything that may be a good investment! Send me a message or post here if you're in the Orlando area! I'm always open to sharing stories, networking, chatting or just saying hi!