How do I buy and sell at the same time?

It is a juggling act, but it is doable with the right plan. The key is timing your sale and purchase so you are not stuck paying two mortgages or left without a place to live. Sometimes that means listing your current home first with a flexible closing date. Other times it means making the purchase contingent on selling your current home. There are also options like rent-backs, short-term rentals, or using equity to bridge the gap. I walk clients through each scenario and the numbers behind it.

How far in advance should I plan if I am relocating to Tampa Bay?

Ideally, start planning three to six months in advance. That gives you time to research neighborhoods, get pre-approved for financing, schedule home tours, and arrange moving logistics. If you are selling a home in another state, I can coordinate with your local agent so the timing is more controlled and you are not stuck in limbo between closings.

How long does it usually take to close in Tampa Bay?

Most closings in the Tampa Bay area take 30 to 45 days from contract to keys in hand. Cash deals can close in under two weeks, while VA, FHA, and conventional loans often take closer to 45 days. The biggest factors affecting the timeline are financing, inspections, repairs when necessary, and appraisal. I help keep the process moving by coordinating directly with lenders, inspectors, and title companies.

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real estate investing with corporate market research

I discuss using planned retail locations as one clue when researching a neighborhood for an investment.

Published December 5, 2023 · 1:00

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A retailer's site choice may prompt a closer look, but it doesn't replace checking rents, purchase price, and the property itself. The video presents an idea for research, not proof of future appreciation.

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[00:00] today I want to talk about corporate market research and why it's important for investors to utilize all the millions of dollars that these companies have spent figuring out where to put their new Branch they have real estate teams right so why not use that to your advantage have you ever wondered why

[00:13] there's always a Lowe's by a Home Depot or a Taco Bell next to a Dunkin Donuts or Chick-fil-A there's always one company that is spinning millions of dollars and then another company just looks at where they're putting their their new branches and just pops one down on the opposite corner so I'm

[00:27] looking at an article called uh it's the Chick-fil-A by Bigger Pockets and uh now ideally you want to find a property where there are a Chick-fil-A for example or Whole Foods or Trader Joe's they are coming in they're not already in because once they are already in you're a little bit late but there's

[00:43] still evidence that that is still a great area to invest in but you kind of get a little bit of a boost I think when uh you buy a property and you have these businesses come in afterwards so you know while you may not have a team of real estate advisers looking at Thousand metrics on a zip code take a look at

[00:57] what Whole Foods is doing or Chick-fil-A

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