Most of my day-to-day involves helping investors identify distressed single-family homes that work well as flips or buy-and-hold rehabs.I primarily work with cash and hard money buyers, so I spend a lot of time analyzing deals through the investor's lens, considering ARV, rehab costs, and what actually makes sense in today’s market.I joined BiggerPockets to connect with other local investors, share what I’m seeing in the Tampa/St.

Wholesaling can be a good way to start getting your feet wet in the investment space, but there is certainly some risk involved and you do not want to jump in headfirst without having proper guardrails in place.But I believe wholesaling is one of the best ways to start learning some of the most important skills you can have in this industry.

At least in regards to if it’s a “paper route” replacement or if there are big companies involved.

How is the owner involved in the process?

What is the process or metrics involved? 

Private lending from family or friends can be the best route especially when they start seeing you have success they’re going to want to get involved

The main ways are:Direct to seller: If you’re dealing with the owner, you can put your offer in writing using a standard purchase agreement (your local Realtor association or state website usually has templates).With an agent involved: If the property is listed on the MLS, you’ll usually need to submit the offer through the listing agent.

-Mexico citizen, born and raised in Colorado, and over the past few years I’ve been actively investing in Mexican real estate — mostly in presale condos and long-term or vacation rental markets like Guadalajara, Cancún, and Lake Chapala.I originally started by looking for affordable, well-located properties for personal use, but as I dug deeper, I realized there were real opportunities for long-term appreciation, rental income, and geographic diversification — often with as little as $20–30k down.The process isn’t as complicated as people think, but there are definitely key things to understand, including:How foreigners can legally own property in Mexico (especially in restricted zones like the coast),How presale contracts and developer relationships work,What kinds of rental strategies are viable in different markets (Airbnb, mid-term, or traditional long-term),Currency and exchange rate considerations, title safety, and banking between the U.S. and Mexico.One major advantage of presale in Mexico is that many developers offer in-house, interest-free financing during construction, allowing buyers to spread out payments over 24–36 months — without involving a bank or mortgage process.

The AI should support the voice of the brand, not replace it.Personally, I draw the line at anything involving conflict, personal tone, or significant emotion.

Most of the other neighbors are elderly and don't seem to want to get involved.