Note that legal and transfer costs are not deductible but can be added to your cost basis.

A VA can be trained to fill out contracts and paperwork anytime to free up your time.

For example, what is the cost of living now and projected in the future? 

Let me know what experience you have and what monthly cost you paid for these utilities. 

@Joseph BinkowskiDon’t forget that you can now be qualified as an accredited investor by passing the series 65 exam without any income or net worth requirements.It will cost you around $200 to $300 and will be valid for 2 years (unless you can park your license with a financial advisor firm, then it will last as long as you maintain it).It is not a difficult exam and you should be able to pass it with around 40 hours of self study with a good prep book or website.

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Cost was not as much a determining factor.  

What I like about multifamily is the splitting of costs.

You didn't mention the higher Florida insurance costs. 

In the future, I’ll factor in contractor costs more.