I'm interested in finding a new insurance office for 4-6 rental properties (single family) in the Orlando area.

.- My goal is to close on both homes by the end of the year or early next year.If anyone has experience with gift of equity transactions for invest properties -- especially in North Carolina or involving out-of-state buyers -- or can recommend a loan officer, lender, or real estate attorney familiar with this setup, I'd really appreciate your insight.Thanks in advance!

The officer who works 5PM to 5 AM shift called around 3 PM today.

You need a system for your numbers long before you think you do, be it Quickbooks, Appfolio, or Buildium - understand and track everything from down-payents to door repairs.

I keep track of my work orders and am aware of who has access to each lockbox.

To an extend, it is a 2-sides of the tracks city, with one side having your Chick-Fila and Lowe's and the other side having many boarded up homes in a row on certain streets.

That means more of your cash stays in your business, not the IRS’s pocket.For many buyers in this market the ability to offset income and reinvest tax savings is a major advantage — and it strengthens your underwriting.Since STRs have strong appeal (friends & family groups, weekend escapes, high-end amenities) the sooner you position it as a business, the better your financial outcome.Your Step-By-Step Playbook for Cost SegregationHere’s a practical checklist to make cost segregation work for you in an STR:Buy/underwrite with tax strategy in mind: When you evaluate a property, include cost segregation as part of your operating model (not just nightly rate and occupancy).Engage a cost segregation specialist: You’ll want a qualified provider who understands STRs (they’ll allocate assets into proper shorter lives, document everything).Structure operations for “business” treatment: Track participation (guest communication, property maintenance, marketing) to lean into non-passive income treatment.Conduct the study early: Ideally in the year you take service (purchase or major renovation) so you front‐load benefits.Keep detailed records: Invoices, improvement costs, design/furnishing upgrades, hours spent managing.

is it an apartment  or mobile home park or S storage  Office ?

Similar to vetting GP's or contractors, you want to know what is that persons track record.

@Jacob Bejarano, That’s a great question, and you’re absolutely on the right track thinking about REP this early.