But this comes with pockets of C/D neighborhoods, and higher potential for headaches;  in addition, appreciation in these zips has probably maxed out for a while.

For example, a coffee maker costs very little but is consistently mentioned in reviews, which leads to higher satisfaction and potentially more bookings.

Something with more doors and more potential.

In some cases, after running the numbers, I’ve even faced potential negative returns, causing me to miss out on promising deals here in South Florida.That brings me to my question: I currently own two homes—one is my primary residence, and the other is a rental property.

I'd love to see a copy of it as I'm dealing with a potential tenant who's pushing things a bit.

My ultimate goal is to acquire enough real estate to achieve financial freedom, allowing me to travel, provide a comfortable life for my family, and teach my children about discipline, financial literacy, and the wealth-building potential of real estate.I’m here to learn, share, and connect with others who share this passion.

You'll have tenants that don't pay, damages made, and potentially other disasterous situations occur on your properties. 

I'm looking at investing in several out-of-state markets (potential BRRRR strategy in mind), I have a list of qualifiers that I'm sussing out to determine viable markets but would love to know: what data helps in determining a good market to invest?

If you have a potential tenant that "might not" be a good payer, just don't sign a lease. 

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