Starting my journey in Real Estate, focused on buy and hold multi-unit properties in the CT and FL states.

Also, have you considered other strategies like multi-units or STR/MTR? 

Directly North is still A market-Shawnee)It looks good with straight investor metrics using Fannie Mae conforming loans (25% down, 7.1% rate with a few points) and easy ARV monthly rent of $1700/unit ( I get this number based on the exact same floor plan in Raytown with complete rehab placing a tenant at $1500, and Raytown gets lower rents than Roeland Park KS.)

I did a 1031 exchange in early 2022 from a single vacation rental I had into two DST's, each are  300 unit Apartment complexes offered by Capital Square. 

Your strategy of converting the garage into an additional dwelling unit (ADU) and using the property for short-term rentals (STRs) sounds like it has paid off well, especially given the unique aspects of the property and its location.Your approach to identifying a unique investment opportunity that was overlooked by others, and your patience in securing the right deal, are key takeaways for anyone looking to invest in real estate.

The Augusta Rule, known to the IRS as Section 280A, allows homeowners to rent out their home for up to 14 days per year without needing to report the rental income on their individual tax return.Originally created to protect residents of Augusta, Georgia who would rent out their homes to attendees of the annual Masters golf tournament, the Augusta Rule applies to any taxpayer who owns a home in the United States, provided that your home is not your primary place of business.How Does it Work for the Homeowner?

For example, I'm not too sure about how to actually find good deals/distressed properties, and how to actually find appropriate property managers, CPAs, lawyers, etc.I think once I get started and inertia starts to build up, things will make more sense, but it's that first step that I'm finding difficult. 

We've tweaked our model over the past 15 years and we're simply not willing to overpay like a lot of people, but if you find a deal where the numbers truly make sense, I think Plant City is a great place to invest.

The financial and time commitments will never make sense.

Does it make sense?