That's three months of mortgage and utilities, the cost of flooring, and the cost of painting.

In some cases, after running the numbers, I’ve even faced potential negative returns, causing me to miss out on promising deals here in South Florida.That brings me to my question: I currently own two homes—one is my primary residence, and the other is a rental property.

If you need some connections, I run the most active group of small landlords in the city and have a network of connections that you could potentially leverage.

While most of his experience is with new construction rather than remodels, he’s already given me a few pointers and is looking into potential referrals for me.

I'm also concerned older homes have already seen their biggest jump in capital appreciation and don't have as much potential for price growth compared to newer homes.What are your thoughts on older homes?

To succeed, focus on properties in high-demand neighborhoods like Pecan Grove or Aliana, and ensure your cash flow analysis accounts for high property taxes, potential HOA restrictions, and flood insurance costs.

@Fabio CattolicoFrom my experience, balancing career growth, cost of living, and real estate goals is a smart move.

I chose to invest in 1272 Lakins Rd, Etna, due to its potential in a growing market.

If the insurance costs doubles, I suspect this will be depicted in the market rents.  

I recently did some data crunching on Zillow's public datasets. I wanted to see what markets have both a relatively high rent-to-price ratio and high appreciation. I came up with this list:region-name:mean-appreciatio...