This will put you in a better position when dealing with external factors that you have no control over.

I won't post external links here in the forums, but we also have tons of free educational info specific to Florida real estate investors on our own website, podcast, and youtube channel (and we aren't hard to find).

This is something I have witness happen first hand when living in Montréal.⁣⁣⁣⁣Rent control appears to help affordability in the short run for current tenants, but in the long-run decreases affordability, fuels gentrification, and creates negative externalities on the surrounding neighborhood.

Do you guys use or suggest full security systems for your short term rentals or just use an external camera or two? 

Josh:No contractor suggestions, but is that an external door?  

You can brake interior plastic to expose externals.

I scan everything to an external hard drive.  

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as a canadian buyer always think what would a buyer want...great location, no external issues (train tracks etc) proper estimate of repair costs and Proper comps.Also factor in if there is any way to increase rents as you mentioned tenant rents both duplexes so may be doing so at a discount so rental comps may be in order.

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