I have pretty much found all my own deals just from searching through Zillow and the negotiations have not been too hard, so if I can save some money on the commissions that seems to be worth it to do the rest of the work by myself.Yep....I got my own license in California about 20 yrs ago and it did absolutely zero to help me over not having one.

There absolutely is an over-saturation of STRs- at least in Orlando- even though travel demand has remained steady.

Absolutely start your search and see what you find. 

., being taken to the proverbial cleaners by a syndicator who was once a LU member but decided to quit and go bat-**** crazy -- I'd never join again if I had the knowledge I do now that their sacred "white paper" (rules for syndicators/GPs/"leads") has absolutely no teeth, and that they do not stand behind the passive (limited partner) investors once something goes awry.  

Of course, buy in a good location, don't buy and absolute dump, and get in touch with a solid Realtor in the area that can guide you.Stop putting it off, and take action. 

They absolutely abscond. 

Yes the housing market is absolutely going to crash 50%!

If a Buyer absolutely insists on placing it with the title company then we require that they sign a Release of Earnest Money at that time before the contract is considered executed.

A: "Oh, I don't actually live here, I'm just staying here for a few weeks with a friend"A: "The seller just asked me to stay here because people kept breaking in and vandalizing the place, that's why the appliances are gone"A: "I love all the neighborhood pets, but I absolutely hate the business next store because their air conditioner squeals when it runs ALL SUMMER!"

Which is absolutely incorrect.