Last-minute trips are rare but can be avoided with a trusted local contact handling issues promptly.

Yes, when bad things happen its a great time to be look at how you planned and prepped to be able to handle those things and feel GOOD that you were able to manage things such that they are turning out BETTER than you planned for on average.

Here’s what I recommend:Cash Investments:No Debt, No Stress: With cash, you avoid third-party control and loan vetting, giving you full control of returns.Equity Builders: Partnering with builders often reduces your property entry cost by up to 20% below market value.Consistent 10% Returns: With an all-cash approach, achieving 10% ROI is realistic and efficient.Financing Strategy:If cash isn’t feasible, consider a balanced financing model:40-50% Down Payment: Keep leverage manageable while maximizing returns.Lower Debt Exposure: A conservative loan-to-value ratio (LTV) reduces risks and keeps returns stable.Work with a Builder: Collaboration with builders can lower acquisition costs and increase your ROI.Key Takeaways:If possible, prioritize cash for simplicity, control, and consistent returns.Financing can work well with a disciplined approach to debt and a strong underwriting process.Partnering with builders offers opportunities to reduce costs and enhance your portfolio’s profitability. 

From alot of investors on the forums, Orlando appears to be a saturated market with more barriers to entry in order to have a performing property in that area.

While trades are done relatively quickly today, and therefor the average transaction fee hovers around $2 per exchange, a few months back when bitcoin was all the rage there were too many trades for the system to handle which pushed the average transaction cost close to $40 per trade. 

Does tenant need to handle the small amount of landscaping outside of parking lot, for instance?  

I rushed over and when I got there I found about 20 couples, all obvious newbies....the comments I overheard were - "I don't like the color of the walls in the entry"...."

While 20% down improves cash flow by eliminating PMI, it delays entry into the market, potentially missing appreciation.

Having your calendar sync up between all is where a PMS comes in beautifully and OwnerRez is sou-to-nuts that best one out there.We went from one property to three within two years and the platform handles things wonderfully.The UI/UX utterly blows but the functionality is second to none. 

Condos can be a good way to get started in real estate, especially since the lower purchase price and potential for a smaller down payment can help preserve your savings while giving you an entry point into the market.