It was a house a few blocks from mine and I discovered the owner was someone I knew from a neighboring town.

It was a house a few blocks from mine and I discovered the owner was someone I knew from a neighboring town.

It’s not quite as straightforward as listing a bunch of blocks to stay away from, since it’s so large and intricate.

If I cannot walk the block and predict who my tenants will be, I do not buy there.5.

We invest in areas that without knowing the areas you can be in a war zone or a great area in the matter of a dozen blocks - investing remotely will never get you that intel.Another pitfall is the reno budget (under estimate), the time line and carrying costs (under estimate) and the ARV (usually over inflated). 

This give me access to more opinions and more properties.

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Elias you are correct that the non-occupant seems to be the biggest stumbling block we keep hitting thus far. 

I value transparency, consistency, and learning from those ahead of me.I’m looking to:Network with experienced investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.Learn best practices for evaluating deals, negotiating, and structuring wholesaling as a true business.Build long-term relationships with cash buyers who want steady access to off-market deals.What I bring:Strong research and problem-solving skills (tech/cybersecurity background gives me an OSINT edge for skip tracing & lead research).Persistence, adaptability, and a hunger to learn.A collaborative approach — I work with two dedicated partners so we can cover all angles of the business (research, seller contact, and buyer relations).My mission:Close my first few wholesale deals this year, reinvest into better tools and education, and become a trusted connector between sellers and buyers.

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