The 1% rule doesn't matter as much if you have a 5-10 year investing horizon because it does not take into account appreciation or other benefits of holding (tax benefits, etc.)The 1% rule stops a lot of folks from getting started. 

The largest site is about 1/2 way through building a second phase the size of the first phase.All within 10 miles of the power plant.In Commercial or industrial development, you would need both the track record of success and also the financing.  

Quote from @Rhyse Andrews: @Erin Helle1) try to squeeze in some tutoring sessions for mid terms/finals before schools go on break.2) set up EIN and a business bank account  Love it. #2 won't take long at all (less than 2 hours total) and will set you up nicely for next year!

Doing this (renting both entire house and single bedroom rental) allows us to be able to tap into 2 separate target audiences and accomodate those singer travelers, couples coming to the area that would normally scroll past our listing due to size/cost. 

Make sure you are taking into account closing costs as well as the repair money!

I would have to imagine folks who are competent enough to represent this type of value-add are typically focusing on larger opportunities than small to mid-size SFR portfolios.  

Make sure we're accounting for the appreciation, cost of the sale, cost of the purchase and one of my favorite factors, the risk.

It's a good way to marry rehabbing distressed real estate equity capture with long term note income for retirement accounts for those that are interested.

I’m self managing myself but the tax side of it is a little confusing to me but I’m recording everything involved as far as maintenance, traveling, expenses etc. just want to know what some people would do in my situation or what to I can benefit from come tax season  @Angelo LlamasI recommend that you find a real estate accountant to help you understand and prepare your taxes.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant. 

In addition to that, though, there's several other LTR markets that offer pretty decent returns (6-8% ROI with $250+ cash flow per door is possible) for what you typically see in Florida, without accounting for appreciation