You have a great equity position on your home and can definitely leverage that; it just depends how much you want to leverage.

Flips take 45-75 days depending on conditions of the property. 

Miami can be strong for STR depending on the specific submarket and having the right team makes all the difference.

It depends.

@Abhishek KoundalI think it depends whether it’s a SFH or a multi-tenant building.  

Below is what my clients in Birmingham are generally getting depending on credit/experience.• 90-95% of purchase price funded• 100% of rehab funded• 9.00% - 11.49% interest rate (interest on drawn funds only)• 12-month loan term, no minimum hold time• Desktop analysis valuation / drive-by appraisalLocal hard money guys can often times beat that, but it's tough to establish those relationships quickly when a deal is right in front of you.

And since you’re in Jacksonville, which is a strong market for short-term rentals, there could be additional upside depending on zoning and your overall tax strategy.

For many investors, a single-member LLC paired with strong umbrella insurance can be sufficient, depending on their risk profile and goals.

I am still working through the full financial picture, including property taxes, mortgage costs, insurance, maintenance, and potential renovations, which I expect will vary depending on the market I ultimately choose.At this stage, I am mainly looking for guidance on what I should be evaluating before making my first purchase and how to think about narrowing down the right location.I would truly appreciate any advice, lessons learned, or experiences that members here would be willing to share.Thank you very much for your time and insight.Best regards,Liam Davis

My role is to provide the leads, and I usually receive 35%–50% per closed deal depends on the assignment fees.