Just focusing on the passive income you want to achieve will leave you chasing cash flow which will have you buying properties in worse areas with harder tenancies that seem to cash flow better, but will have large cap ex.Any time someone asks a question about where to invest and it can be anywhere, they aren't ready to invest and are opening themselves up to every pitch in the world on an area.

It essentially includes having a buyer for a specific property BEFORE entering  in a contract with a seller.  

I just met two guys at my gym that wholesale but I have not had much of an opportunity to ask them any of my questions.

STRs are essentially small hotels, thus they are usually taxed similarly to what hotels and motels are.

FL has a ridiculous number of low-value properties, everything from essentially campers on 55+ lots to MH parks everywhere to run-down shacks in much of the rural areas, all of which is going to drag down the average premium.

Interesting as there were a couple of posts a year ago after the widely distributed article in the media essentially calling it a STR crash.

Hello everyone! I analyzed a deal and the numbers are looking great! However, it's a deal in a different state and during the Facetime showing, I could tell the tenants were gross and makes me think they don't care ab...

What you are asking is a super important question and it doesn't just apply to lenders.

Tenants are more likely to trust landlords who demonstrate a commitment to fairness and legal standards, leading to better occupancy rates and long-term success.Adapting to regulatory changes is an essential part of being a successful real estate investor.

It sounds like you have an un-permitted unit, which is essentially always a risk since there has been no notice to the AHJ that it exists and they can therefore initiate a code case to have it removed in most cases.