This can be huge....but again there are no guarantees in life

The payment standard is what Section 8 will pay UP TO, but beware it does not  guarantee they will pay the top amount. 

They can guarantee security deposits but also have a program where you can guarantee SD's plus rent for those who might have lower credit scores.

self-managing one STR from afar is super easy. with the proper systems and automation it should not take up more than 2h of your time per week, and that's with you never going there. i don't think it's wise to do turnovers/cleans yourself even if you're trying to save money, because you're not a professional cleaner (i'm assuming) so guaranteed you wouldn't do it quite as well as a professional + would run into issues accordingly. 

I guarantee people would lose their mind, and the government would get involved, if hotels started charging everyone cleaning fees.

You are correct that Orlando is competitive, but it is also the top tourist destination in the US, with a guaranteed flow of guests year-round.

If you can not guarantee the ability to close, why are you entering into the contract?

Will you give me a loan guarantee with the following terms? 

However, the other benefits of owning real estate are: - Taxes (depreciation/potential accelerated depreciation)- Appreciation (this is NOT always guaranteed, but over time, you will have appreciation)- Building equity (in this scenario, as long as rent is paid, you'll build about $140 monthly in equity)Please note some expenses that are missing from this are: - Management fees (8-10% on average, if applicable)- Estimated vacancy costs (2-3%)- Estimated repairs (5%)Disclaimer: I am a real estate investor and own four rental properties. 

No guarantee on funds invested?