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Florida Keys Communities [Part 1]: Cities of the Upper, Lower & Middle Florida Keys

Looking for a list of communities in the Florida Keys? Below you will find towns, villages, neighborhoods, census designated places (CDP), and some specific keys that constitute communities located within the Florida Keys. These places are separated by the group of Keys in which they're located. In this series of blog posts, we'll also take

Should You Buy a Commercial Building That Needs Repairs?

When you're thinking about buying a commercial building in the Florida Keys, is it worth it to buy one that needs repairs? Here's what you need to know. Should You Buy a Commercial Building That Needs Repairs? Most commercial buildings with any age on them need repairs. Due to the nature of their use and

Tips for Buying a Commercial Building

When you're buying a commercial building in the Florida Keys, here's what you need to know: Which commercial real estate sector you want to invest in The local area around the building you want to buy What finance experts say What construction experts say How to deal with the legal side of the process Know

What if the Commercial Building You Want to Buy Needs Repairs?

In the commercial real estate business, you will come across properties that need repairs. Depending on the agreement, parties and condition of the property your ultimate decision may either make or break you. So, here are a few options you may want to consider when buying commercial buildings that need repairs. Negotiate a Fair Purchase

Features to Look for in a Building When You’re Buying Your First Restaurant

When you're buying your first restaurant in the Florida Keys, here's what you need to watch for as far as features go. Features to Look for in a Building When You're Buying Your First Restaurant If you're interested in opening your first restaurant, you have a lot of research that you need to do. Starting

4 Ways to Earn Rental Income from Your Primary Residence

Investing in real estate has long been a way for average people to earn rental income from properties they own. In most cases, that income is derived from properties specifically acquired to provide it. However, there are ways to generate income without acquiring a property separate from the one in which you live. Here are

2023-08-07T18:56:45-04:00March 18th, 2020|Key West, Rentals, Vacation Rentals|

If You Love Digging Up Bargains – You Could be Wholesaling Real Estate

Are you an avid garage or yard sale shopper? Does it make your day to find an item that's priced below its true value and then argue down the price a little more? Have you resold some of your booty at a profit, either online or in person? If so, you could be ready to

A Walking Tour of Key West, Florida with a Map

Where in the world can you go and walk from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico in less than an hour?  The answer is Key West, Florida.  The island actually sits between the two bodies of water which makes exploring this quaint town a fascinating and educational journey.  Because of its small size,

2023-08-07T18:56:45-04:00March 13th, 2020|Events, Key West, Things to Do, Venues & Attractions|

3 Steps to Make Money Wholesaling Real Estate

Flipping houses is all the rage, fed by several popular television shows with high profile flipping personalities. It looks like fun, and it can be. You can use the fix-and-flip strategy, but this article is about wholesale flipping. The wholesaler has no intention of doing anything to the home. They buy and resell the homes

2023-08-07T18:56:45-04:00March 12th, 2020|Sellers, Selling Tips, Wholesaling|

2 Ways to Fund a Wholesale Real Estate Deal With Minimal Cash

Wholesaling in real estate investing, also called contract flipping, is purchasing a home and reselling it to a buyer in a short period of time and without any repairs or rehab work.  Before getting into the funding, what are the other necessary components of the deal? The Buyer Most wholesale deals are sold to rental

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