That means calling the inspection office to see if they have an open permits, if it is in fact a legal x unit, does it have any housing violations, has their been any police activity near the property, have any of the current tenants had an eviction on their record.

Balancing job and investing stress requires prioritizing properties and strategies that align with risk tolerance and time commitment.

No one has abused the policy as the only residents who've activated it have done so during a period of their own hardship (e.g.

The additional income from STR could justify the renovation costs, but it requires active management and market awareness.LTR or Break-Even Strategy: Renting long-term might simplify things, but if it only breaks even, you’re right to consider if appreciation is enough motivation to hold.DIY Basement: DIYing the basement could increase STR appeal without the full $50K outlay, especially if extra space attracts more bookings.

One even said they were a reservist, but the applicant is claiming they are active duty.

So what you need to look at is what are active flippers paying for properties, and what are they paying to rehab them.

I believe we are in for a very active real estate environment.

@Patrick Schwebke Yellowbird (local JAX company) has a facebook group that's very active and I think has monthly meetups, or at least they used to.

I would recommend before taking on any project, saving 12 months reserves, 20% down and learn the business by being active in it. 

Lots of activity here.