Stay away from the condos as they are going to continue to have higher HOA's and insurances going forward in Florida.

It's pretty sad, but good luck staying silent on the sidelines until my next post which has no other purpose than to help new investors.

And Chula Vista or Escondido are great areas for first-timers who want to stay near SD but reduce entry costs.Network at local meetups like “Beers and Deals” - The connections you’ll make there can open up off-market opportunities.Where did you end up starting starting - SD, or did you end up in nearby markets to get your first win?

They love having the short-term rental properties since that gives them a spot to stay while they're in town! 

But it's tolerable if you stay on them and just expect that things take time.

If we buy in 25 we could rent it out to others first bc theya re required to stay in a dorm the first year.

I look for liens that will be removed or that may stay, ownership history, platting, zoning, exit strategies, cost & profit analyses, and above all else; I physically look over the property.

Now, after 10 months of stay, tenant is asking to get bed bug inspection done.

I stay away from flooded properties and those in flood zones.

We have a couple of exterior photos.Every STR we have stayed at without exterior photos was dumpy.