The MaxLife Academy

Real estate, taught straight.

Short courses on buying, selling, investing, and relocating in Central Florida. No fluff, no affiliate kickbacks — just the advice we give clients before they sign a contract.

FreeSelf-pacedFlorida-specificWritten by Ryan Solberg

Courses

Pick your path.

Each course is 5–6 short lessons you can finish on a lunch break. Start wherever matches where you are in the process.

Aerial of Dr. Phillips residential neighborhood
BuyingFoundation~55 minutes

For First-time buyers

First-Time Homebuyer 101

From pre-approval to closing day

Everything a first-time buyer should know before making an offer in Central Florida.

6 lessonsStart course
Luxury Bay Hill estate exterior
SellingAdvanced~70 minutes

For Sellers of $2M+ homes

Luxury Home Selling Playbook

Preparing, pricing, and marketing a $2M+ home

How the top 2% of homes in Central Florida are actually sold — and why most listings leave money on the table.

6 lessonsStart course
Aerial of Butler Chain of Lakes waterfront
WaterfrontIntermediate~45 minutes

For Waterfront buyers & owners

Waterfront & Lake Living Guide

Buying on the Butler Chain and Central Florida lakes

Butler Chain, Lake Tibet, Lake Down, Lake Hancock — the rules, risks, and quiet details every waterfront buyer needs.

5 lessonsStart course
Orlando skyline at Lake Eola
InvestmentIntermediate~50 minutes

For Investors & second-home buyers

Investment Property Primer

Long-term rentals, short-term rentals, and 1031s in Central Florida

A real investor's guide to building cash-flowing property in Orlando, Dr. Phillips, and Lake Nona — with the county rules that can kill a deal.

5 lessonsStart course
Town of Windermere welcome sign
RelocationFoundation~45 minutes

For Out-of-state & international buyers

Relocating to Central Florida

The out-of-state buyer's playbook

Moving from New York, Chicago, Toronto, or California? Here's what Zillow won't tell you about Orlando.

5 lessonsStart course

Ready to go deeper?

Nothing replaces a real conversation.

Courses are a strong start — but every situation has edge cases. If you're within 6–12 months of a move, let's talk. No pressure, no pitch.