Relocated to Winter Garden, FL (Orlando area) with family; scaling portfolio here.I have some experience with LTR but have been brushing up on STRs given Orlando's tourism appeal.

I have a few ideas for potential partners, but right now I'm mainly brushing up on all of the potential strategies and thinking about my next move.

I haven’t brought any of this up to the contractor due to his hostile and insulting behavior after I mentioned that my tenants reported mailbox damage on day 1 (the wood chipper was parked right next to the mailbox, with limbs/branches brushing on the mailbox when feeding the chipper).

When I finally put down my paint brush and began seeking out other real estate investors, I noticed something: every meetup I went to was almost entirely men.

If your painter doesn’t show up, that’s not an excuse—it’s your responsibility to bring in another painter, even if he costs more, or grab a brush yourself.

We really only use the front 1-2 acres, the rest is lightly forested and brush mostly. 

Beau is unprofessional and rude, Kaye gives people the brush off and Kipp doesn’t respond to owners.

This has been a huge help in moving brush. 

Clearing or Using Land That Isn’t TheirsSome tenants start clearing brush, grazing animals, or even parking vehicles on land that technically isn’t theirs, especially if there's no fence or obvious boundary.Why it matters: This kind of “use” can seem harmless but might escalate over time.

I’ve lived here for eight years and have built up some equity through backyard renovations—including a brush finish concrete patio, a gazebo with electricity, a deck, landscaping, and a gas grill.