Welcome to episode one of the Real Estate Explainer podcast. In this episode, my guest is Jeff Berman, an investor and real estate pro who joins us to reveal some of the fantastic off-market land deals available in Northport, FL. Northport is situated between Tampa and Naples in Sarasota County and happens to include a number of vacant home sites with a unique history.

Jeff shares his insights on the owners who may have never visited these lots but might be looking to sell, transforming Northport into a goldmine for off-market land deals. We dive deep into the economics of buying, holding costs, real estate taxes, and the potential missed opportunities that could be lurking around the corner.

From the risks of buying undeveloped land to the potential surprises that endangered species inhabiting the land can bring, Jeff leaves us with some priceless advice on finding off-market land deals, the role of websites in this quest, and the unique challenges that come with them.  

The Real Estate Explainer podcast is produced and hosted by Brian Kiczula. Brian has been helping real estate investors navigate the changing real estate markets since 2002. Brian is a licensed Real Estate Broker and Cost Segregation Specialist. The podcast features interviews with real estate industry professionals in niche markets across the United States. 

Discussion points: 

• Delving into the intricacies of off-market land deals in Northport 
• Analyzing strategic processes and potential pitfalls in land deals 
• Northport’s transformation 
• Northport as a goldmine for off-market land deals discussed 
• Analyzing land deals and making offers  
• Understanding the risks and rewards in off-market land deals 
• Unique challenges and successes in real estate  
• Real estate taxes and holding costs 
• Endangered species inhabiting the land in Northport 
• The role of websites in deal generation 

Resources: 

Jeffrey Berman LinkedIn 

NorthPort Lots 

Brian Kiczula LinkedIn 

Real Estate Explainer 

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