Ensure you collect a proper security deposit (typically one month's rent in Florida) to cover potential damages.Your plan to increase rent next year makes sense given rising costs (taxes, insurance, and maintenance).

so would like to start building our portfolio in a State that has consistent appreciation with room for rents to increase going forward."

There will be no assessment for increase in taxes or insurance so remains at $1935.

The money spent doesn't make sense vs the increased rent.

I love the flexibility they offer for traveling professionals, military families, or folks in between moves.My main questions:Have you noticed increased demand for midterm rentals in this area, particularly from military personnel at nearby bases or healthcare workers at local hospitals?

Rent rates have increased so quickly over the last few years.

JobsOhio projects that, indirectly, approximately 4,500 additional jobs will be created by 2035, further amplifying this effect.Implications for Real Estate DemandThe substantial increase in the workforce will drive demand for both rental and owner-occupied housing.

That’s a 2.5% increase over 2023 and the strongest sales volume we’ve seen since 2021.

But I’d also buy the $200 5 year warranty.My last/only stackable I bought last year was LG, the combined towers to try to reduce noise, increase ease of use, and presents higher end look.

I would slow down and think about your BUDGET, what you can get for $30k, and how you can increase your income.