My focus is on investor acquisitions, new construction, rentals, and property management support across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Alva, and Naples.I close over 40 transactions a year with $45M+ in volume, and I assist many long-distance investors needing a reliable local partner.

I'm thinking about brining on a family friend as a business partner to split the work and bring additional capital, but I don't necessarily need them...This is obviously a big ask on a first time house hack, but would love to hear if anyone has ever heard of people successfully executing this strategy?

You can also partner with others for funding.

For those who have scaled using CFDs or subject-to deals:Are you partnering with others to grow faster?

I’m hoping to connect with investors who are looking for someone experienced to oversee projects, bring design strategy, and help elevate the end product.I’m also open to coming in as a partial investor on the right opportunities — especially where smart design can significantly increase value.If anyone is looking for a design partner, project oversight, or someone who understands both aesthetics and numbers, I’d love to connect, share more about my background, and explore how we might work together.

Are there specific companies or coordinators you recommend partnering with?

Your primary partners for construction will be the GC and lender.

Did you use creative financing (e.g. seller financing, rent-to-own, HELOC, take over sellers mortgage (subj-to-deals), joint ventures (with a partner) methods?

Finding reliable contractors, lenders, and title partners is usually the hardest part for beginners.2.

If a bank says that you are lacking anything, find a partner who has what you lack.