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Perry Mutters New to the game
27 August 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Perry Mutters: Hey I’m Perry Mutters.Im 45 and new to wholesale real estate.I was a licensed mortgage broker in my 20’s.Ive flipped 5 houses.I built many businesses and been successful in every single one.Looking to network with investors wholesalers and anyone else in this industry.My end game is to invest and own 100 doors to pass down to my kids to run when I retire.Im a hard worker hustler and will run circles around most people.My strongest run was 5 months straight 0 days off 18 hours a day. 
Juan Cristales From Flipping Trash to Building New
31 August 2025 | 8 replies
Check out these gems:Or maybe this one:I'm a big advocate for landlords and flippers to learn the new construction game...1.
Kristi Kandel New concept input? SWFL - Multi-Sport, Wellness & Entertainment Complex
20 August 2025 | 0 replies
Unlike typical 'eatertainment' venues or sports bars, this concept puts wellness, family, and active living at the center—complemented (not driven) by food, beverage, and social programming.Core FeaturesSports & Activity ZonesIndoor pickleball courts (climate controlled, 4–6 courts)Indoor/outdoor beach volleyball courts (convertible for basketball/futsal)Golf simulators & mini bowling lanesTrampoline park + gymnastics/karate zone for kids/teensWellness & RecoveryYoga, Pilates, meditation, & HIIT studiosSauna, cold plunge, cryotherapyStretch Lab–style recovery center (guided stretching sessions, memberships, group classes)Waterfall garden + relaxation space away from active sports areasFamily & CommunityDog park with outdoor games + beer garden/shaded seatingRunning/walking trail with landscaped connectionsOn-site trolley to connect 10 acres of amenitiesSignature lazy river wrapping the propertyEntertainmentLive music stage (concerts, DJs, open mics, festivals)Event lawn for community markets, tournaments, and seasonal activationsFood & BeverageFood hall with rotating local chef pods (entrepreneurship focus)Morning coffee, juice, and healthy breakfast service tied to wellness classesLiquor license for controlled, property-wide sales (alcohol as complement, not driver)Programming & ActivationA 7-day calendar ensures consistent traffic and appeal across demographics:- Mornings: wellness classes + healthy breakfast service- Afternoons: after-school clinics + corporate team sessions- Evenings: leagues, trivia, karaoke, esports, family game nights, markets- Late nights (weekends): concerts, DJ sets, festivals, after-hours crowdRevenue StreamsCourt & bay rentalsMemberships & leaguesFood & beverage sales (partnership rev share)Wellness services (stretch lab sessions, day passes, memberships)Events (concerts, markets, corporate rentals)Sponsorships & naming rightsTrampoline/fitness zone admissionsTarget MarketPrimary: Adults 25–50 seeking active, social recreation with wellness focusSecondary: Families, sports leagues, and corporate groups during daytime/weekendsTertiary: Tourism and visitor spillover from SWFL’s growing destination marketDifferentiatorsWellness + family integration (unique for this type of complex)Signature lazy river as both a wellness and entertainment attractionLocal food entrepreneurship via rotating vendorsYear-round activation calendar to ensure constant useAlcohol as complement—not driver—to active recreationClimate-controlled indoor facilities for consistent playPhasing the BuildPhase 1: Core sports courts, food hall, bar, family/kids activity zone, and event lawnPhase 2: Wellness + recovery center, simulators, bowling, dog park/beer gardenPhase 3: Lazy river, trolley service, expanded outdoor landscape, and concertsPotential Challenges to Solve EarlyZoning & Permitting: Mixed-use recreation, wellness, and entertainment will require layered approvals (PD recommended)Site Selection: Large footprint and 200–300 parking spaces required; access is criticalCapital Requirements: Likely $10M+ at full scale; partnerships or phased funding may be neededOperations: Complex amenity mix requires strong GM and specialized team leadsLand NeedsPhase 1 – Core Sports & Food Hub:- Indoor pickleball courts: 20,000–30,000 sq ft (~0.5–0.7 acres)- Beach volleyball courts: 12,000–18,000 sq ft (~0.3–0.4 acres)- Bar & rotating kitchen hall: 8,000–10,000 sq ft (~0.2 acres)- Parking: 150–200 cars (~1.5–2 acres)Total: ~3–4 acresPhase 2 – Entertainment & Wellness Expansion:- Golf simulator lounge + mini bowling: 8,000–12,000 sq ft (~0.2 acres)- Yoga/sauna/wellness center: 5,000–8,000 sq ft (~0.1–0.2 acres)- Event lawn/live music: ~0.5 acres- Additional parking: 0.5–1 acreCumulative Total: ~4.5–6 acresPhase 3 – Signature Lazy River & Enhancements:- Lazy river: 20–30 ft width x 1,000–1,500 ft (~0.75–1 acre water + deck, ~1.5 acres total)- Expanded courts/event space: ~0.5–1 acre- Landscaped greenbelt areas: ~0.5 acresCumulative Total: ~7–8.5 acres minimumWhy target 10+ acres: Provides buffer zones, future growth space, and avoids maxing out footprint too early.Zoning & Entitlement PathThis project spans several land use categories, so a Planned Development (PD/PUD) overlay is the cleanest path.
Tracey Virtue Multi-family Investment 2023
17 September 2025 | 12 replies
If you haven't already, I would try to be apart of local town hall meetings and just network a bit there, then it will be easier to lobby for these kind of expansions.
Britt Hennings Share numbers for first STR (small town, normal SFH)
29 August 2025 | 10 replies
Are there any low cost amenities you could include to make your place stand out, ie firepit, games, etc.?
Khang Nguyen Buying a Condo/Townhome in full to rent out
8 September 2025 | 4 replies
Owner occupants may want to make certain cosmetic improvements such as an updated lobby or halls, new mailroom, increase the number of doormen etc.
Matt Ridenour Looking for a good large group stay mastermind
17 September 2025 | 9 replies
We're back at the township hall for another forum this Thursday, wish me luck! 
Lucas Vanroboys Security camera set up
2 September 2025 | 4 replies
You're only allowed this in the common areas so just be mindful of that which means driveway, front and rear door, as well as interior hall corridors.
Sam DeLuca Keeping common areas clean and catching issues early... How do you do it?
12 September 2025 | 5 replies
From what I hear, the same issues keep coming up:Tenants complain if halls, stairs, or laundry areas aren’t maintained.Owners don’t always know about damage, leaks, or safety issues until they’ve already become expensive.Doing the cleaning yourself (or relying on tenants) isn’t reliable long term.I’ve been helping some Philly landlords with regular common space cleaning, and one thing they value is that it doubles as basic property oversight.
Isaiah Hall How is AI changing your approach to investing, marketing, or analyzing deals?
26 August 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Isaiah Hall: Quote from @Taylor Dasch: I use it to give me ideas on unique lists of motivated sellers that may not be hit really often.