I hope all is well, I just wanted to introduce myself as I am new to the real estate game and hoping to build some connections and resources in this area.

@Emanuel Escarpita would be a great resource to discuss flipping.

@Kyle AlfriendIf you are looking anywhere near Pinellas county, you need to connect with @Josh Green.I work all throughout the state of Florida and there is no other agent with the road map, resources, and real life data to back up all of his claims regarding his successful recipe for STR's.

These groups often serve as valuable resources for networking, sharing insights, and discovering opportunities within the community. 

You need to work with someone who can help you according to your specific circumstances and resources.

The issue is this is the area I know best and have resources in. 

Understanding IRS Section 179 is key to optimizing your tax strategy.179 lets businesses expense certain assets upfront instead of depreciating them over time.For 2025, up to $1.22M of qualified equipment and software can be expensed, but there are limits.The maximum investment threshold is $3.05M, reducing the deduction dollar-for-dollar if exceeded.Additionally, the Section 179 deduction cannot surpass your taxable business income, and some assets, like real property, generally don’t qualify unless specified as "qualified improvement property."

That shift from owning to optimizing is where things start to change.It’s a tough pill to swallow, but also a powerful one.

People love to share their experience when they see your genuine interest.Keep Learning: BiggerPockets has tons of free resources—podcasts, blogs, forums.

@Emanuel Escarpita would be a great resource to discuss flipping.