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E34 Wesley Burdette – How He Progressed from Single-Family Flipper in to Multi-Family Development

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318084_536836776336108_1099953190_nWesley Burdette has always had a hand in real estate investing, however he began on the lending side in the Washington D.C./metro area. From lending he moved towards single-family residential flipping with his sights set on the Florida real estate markets. After finding success in the single-family markets, Wesley endeavored into real estate development and now has several projects in progress in the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, notably a 46 unit loft-living complex, The Warehouse as well as four new townhouses.

Wesley joins us to discuss his transition from flipper to developer and covers key tips for investing in the Florida real estate markets along with advice on how to diversify your investments and foray into larger investment markets.

  • Know Your Market
    • Research the areas you are considering investing in
    • Understand consumer psyche – what do people want in a home?
    • Know your contractors, work closely with them
    • Millennial Markets on the rise: Seminole Heights
  • Budget
    • Know what you can afford
    • House-flipping is all about initial buy
    • Cost structure
      • Adaptive reuse (commercial, multi-family)
      • Infrastructure (basic repairs)

Wesley’s Tips:

  • Perseverance is key.
  • Entering into investment real estate can be intimidating, but with determination and the proper know-how you can find success.
  • Be careful with your investments. Don’t get locked into something uncertain

If you are interested in investing in the Seminole Heights area or just looking for some local urban flavor, check out: The Rooster and the Till or The Refinery

To view pictures of Wesley’s multi-family development project, The Warehouse, click here.

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Wesley can also be contacted directly at: wburdett1@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

EP23 Dan Feinman – From Single Family Investor to Hard Money Lender and Note Buyer

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Dan Feinman went from Wall Street to Florida real estate investor. The stark differences in value between the New York and Florida real estate markets allowed Dan to recognize a real opportunity in front of him with property in Florida. In between, he managed to travel the world and marry , settling in the Tampa area and starting a family.

His entrance in to the world of single family investing was during the worst economic crisis in a lifetime. The downturn, however, did not hurt him or slow his progress. The dire economic situation allowed him to sharpen his skills and emerge stronger.  It allowed (or forced him) to be nimble and open-minded about how to make money in the business…teaching him lessons that will serve him throughout his career.    Dan used savings and savvy investment techniques to purchase his first investment properties.   He experimented with buy and hold, rehab and flipping and then taught himself how to lend to investors just like him.  We hope you enjoy Dan’s discussion of his journey.

Topics Discussed on the show…

–  Advantages of hard money 

–  Key factors to look at when purchasing an investment property

–  Keys to creating more equity

–  Building relationships with banks and other local lenders

–  Techniques for first time buyers

–  Strategies Dan uses to find good investment opportunities

–  Hard money Loans defined and dissected

–  Strategies in obtaining a hard money loan

Interesting Quotes from the show

“You have to love talking about real estate.“ –Dan Feinman

“You learn something new with every house flip that you do.” –Dan Feinman

“You have to do what you love.” –Dan Feinman

“The key to creating more equity is relationships” – Dan Feinman

“Fine the borderline of where a neighborhood is changing. You will find value there.”

Dan’s Favorite spot to hang out

The Hideaway Café in St. Petersburg, FL

Contact Information

646- 320 7997

Dfeinman1@aol.com

 

Dan’s final piece of advice

Learn by doing and go ahead and take the plunge.

 

 

EP13 – {Podcast} When Did You Start Investing in Real Estate?

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…this investor considered buying his first property shortly after buying his first car! Listen to more:

tony Muniz tampaTony Muniz, a Tampa, Fl native, started off in real estate investing at the ripe old age of 18, with no money and little real world experience.  Tony bought his first home in 1979 for $5,000 by convincing an owner to provide him financing.  By the age of twenty two years old he owned approximately eighty homes throughout Ybor city and Sulfur Springs.

Like every other real estate investor in America Tony was affected by the economic downturn of 2008, but he not only survived he came out stronger and shares his his experiences on tough markets.

Quotes and Tid Bits of Advice:

  • “Real estate investors, especially, have to live within their means.”
  • Have the ability to realize when you are simply not fit for an investment.  Tony reveals that sometimes you need to, “Do what you do best”.  You should not waste your time, energy, or resources on tasks that you are not able to complete successfully.
  • Sometimes its better to me lucky than to be good…..Tony believes that Tampa’s bubbling economy contributed greatly to his real estate success.
  • Losing money is not necessarily a bad experience. The only way to know how to not get your nose bloodied is to get your nose bloodied and then make sure it does not happen again

Is he still in the Market?

Tony is currently looking to invest in retail centers that are anywhere from 20,000-50,000 square feet.

Most influential educational tool? Nothing Down: How to Buy Real Estate With Little or No Money Down ~ Robert Allen.

Favorite Restaurant –  Carmine’s in Ybor City.

The best way to reach Tony is his email Tony@gabrieltampa.com or his cell phone number which is 813-932-7944.

EP11 – Florida Investor Overcomes Obstacles to Own over $1m in Real Estate

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Pinellas Real Estate InvestorTony Montanez was stuck in the daily grind of his carpentry and handyman business, but he dreamed of taking control of his professional life and longed for financial freedom. He saw real estate ownership as the potential solution.  The problem, however, was that the downturn in the market had hurt his credit and it was challenging for him to acquire the debt necessary to make ownership of real estate in critical mass a realistic possibility. But, Tony did not let his dream die quietly. Armed with the skills he had learned as a tradesman and the willingness to network whenever and wherever, Tony set the wheels in motion.  Creativity and open mindedness helped this Pinellas County investor obtain success in a very short period of time..

Listen to how Tony overcame his personal obstacles to put him on the path to realizing his goals and dreams.

Check out this episode!

Show Notes:

Quotes:

“One of the worst things an inexperienced investor can have is good credit and some money”
“You can only do so much behind a computer.  Deals are done meeting with people.”

Favorite Florida Restaurant:

Bonaire – St Petersburg Beach – 36:30
Email 
tonymontanez.com
Tony’s Band – Big Moon Rocket

EP7 Darren Wilson: Accidental Landlord Turned Serious Investor in Tampa

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Darren Wilson - Tampa Real Estate InvestorDarren Wilson was an accidental investor.  He did not start out to be a professional investor in single family properties, but once he got the taste of it, he didn’t look back.  In the early part of his career, he was in the technology business, but now is an investor full time for himself and Kennedy Investments. Darren and Kennedy Investments recently completed a large value added office transaction in Central Tampa.  They are currently completely upgrading the property, Twin Lakes Office Park (formerly known as Lincoln Gardens), on Busch Boulevard in Tampa.. Learn how he leverages other revenue streams to grow in to owning over 40 properties, mostly single family homes.

Quotables -
“If you want to build a great process…a great product….a great business, start by surrounding yourself with great people.”
“Just do it – At some point you have to stop running the numbers and do the deal.”
“Don’t bet the farm on one deal”
“Don’t buy anything you couldn’t live in”

Recommended Reading -
Class – Paul Fussell

Favorite Florida Restaurant – 
Bern’s Steakhouse – Tampa
Ulele – Tampa

Kennedy Investments
813.554-1200
3410 Henderson Blvd #200
Tampa, FL 33609