In my free time, I like to play pickleball, bass guitar, and I write real estate based articles on LinkedIn.

After 20 years in real estate (before DSCR loans were even around), here’s my take: Tampa and Central Florida are gold mines if you play it smart.

I'm still playing with the layout and trade-offs.

Quote from @Daljit Singh: Unfortunately, you will have to play this out.

., the actual management of the property & tenant play a large roll in how long tenants stay in their home.

You’ll expedite your learning curve with more units and it’s still fairly easy to dispose of <4 unit if you want to exit.

Sometimes the best investments are the ones you wait for.Here’s the kicker: utilities and zoning can make or break these plays.

You’ll live rent-free in one unit while the tenants cover the mortgage.Here’s the play: do it for 12 months, then repeat each year for 3 years.

I’ve been in the real estate game for over two decades, and I’ve had my fair share of experiences with PM companies... some stellar, others not so much.Here’s what I’d suggest:Start Local: In OC, there’s a lot of value in picking a PM company that knows the ins and outs of the area.

I'm not the fair housing landlord expert but I'd probably steer away from referring to it as "veteran housing"Either way I can relate to your situation a little because I also own a house that is shared by multiple people.