Hey Kaylan, one effective way is to identify active buyers directly from public data — especially recent cash purchases in the county.It helps you build a buyers list of people who are actually buying right now, instead of collecting random emails.Many wholesalers also track repeat buyers, LLC purchases, and investors who bought within the last 60–90 days — those are usually the most responsive.If you ever want to compare different ways of sourcing or organizing buyer activity, happy to share what I’ve seen work well

Has anyone tested this model?

Since I know a lot of folks here invest in South Florida, thought I'd share the key findings:📊 Key Data:- Luxury inventory at 10.2 months (discounts averaging 10%)- Operating costs up significantly: Insurance +29%, Maintenance +24%- Cap rate spread: 4.7% (Brickell) vs 5.3% (Kendall/Doral)- Condo fees up 45% since SB 4-D passedFull report with neighborhood breakdowns: https://thsld.com/miami-property-management-trends-2026What are you seeing in your markets?

The catch with 1031 properties converted to primaryThere’s a special rule (Section 121(d)(10)) that says:You must own the property at least 5 years total before using the exclusion.So the usual 2 years occupancy still applies, but the 5-year ownership clock matters if it came from a 1031.Example:Rent it out 2 years (investment use).Move in for 2+ years.Now you’ve hit both tests (5-year ownership + 2-year residency).

It can be an advantage, but it is not required.For virtual wholesaling, the main benefits of being licensed are access to MLS data, leveraging established relationships with agents, and being able to earn commissions on some deals through referrals.The tradeoff is extra disclosure and more rules to follow, so if you do it, make sure your broker is investor friendly and ok with assignments and creative deals.

Don’t advertise the option price upfrontYou’re right, almost nobody posts it publicly.Not because it’s a secret, but because:You need to confirm they can actually qualify to exercise the optionYou need to verify their timeline + income + creditYou want the flexibility to adjust the strike price based on market data at the time they’re screenedThe proper flow is:Advertise it as “Rent-to-Own / Lease Option”Screen them like a normal tenant (income, background, rental history)Once approved, then present the option structure, option fee, strike price, and timelineIf you share it too early, you get tire-kickers who want an option fee refund when they get denied.

If the guy's solid and has been in for several years, I'm a lot more comfortable than I am with someone who started this year -- then it starts looking like a shell game.Every adult must be on the lease, and each must pass your screening tests, and each must be responsible for the entire rent.

Recent Zillow data shows that around 60% of tenants have pets (and that number is higher in single-family homes, which is what I rent).

Test smoke detectors and carbon-monoxide alarms monthly and replace batteries as needed.f.

A corporation or an LLC taxed as an S-corp/1065 cannot have a “principal residence,” so the ownership and use tests both fail.