I have 2 properties i'm planning to purchase and wonder how is the crime and rental market in there. your response is much appreciated

@Jay Hinrichs i'm not planning on scaling this model very big.

Alternatively, if you’re using QuickBooks Online with a plan that includes the "Payments" feature, you can collect rent directly through QuickBooks while staying on top of your bookkeeping

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).

I'm now in my 40s and financially independent living off of real estate and index funds.

This may come into play as you near the end of life and need to think about estate planning.4. 

I plan to live there with my wife.

@Krystal Stone I would be sure to check and see how many clients (youth) they are planning to house at one time.

@Eric Gerakos In theory that's the plan.

For abandoned parks with infrastructure, some lenders may consider them as long as there’s a plan for the rehab and the infrastructure is in good condition or can be repaired.