I’ve been investing in the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years, with around 30 rentals myself, and it’s always inspiring to see folks like you diving in with such focus on cash flow.It’s amazing how buy & hold can really shift your lifestyle—I actually started out similar to you and eventually left my day job to focus on real estate full-time.

The right advisor can help align your investments with your long-term goals and ensure all parts of your financial life work together.Since you’re in Canada, I’m not able to help directly, but I recommend starting with BiggerPockets’ search tool to find a real estate-competent advisor who may be able to serve you: BiggerPockets Advisor FinderIt’s great that you’re starting here on the BP forums, as this community tends to have good insights and referrals.

All of this needs to align with a motivated seller's ideal image of their perfect cash buyer.Let me explain:When you do a Google search, let’s say for a contractor, you already know what you're looking for, correct?

I have had 4 properties in this area and every single one I have had to go through this while some of the neighboring properties were not desirable at all but were left alone because they were owner occupied. 

Through this platform, I have received numerous booking requests and have been able to select those that align with my requirements in rent-controlled San Diego.

Total still owed $13,600 (rent, late fees, legal fees) and $550 for the locksmith.Place reeks of pot, she had her adult son, who by the paystubs left behind only made $152 a month and spent his days laying on the couch (which reeked of pot) smoking and playing x-box (abandoned and power supply cut up). 

So you’d still have plenty of funds left to pay off debt. 

Use HML to fund renovations• During this time, pay holding costs OOP (including P&I with PMI), any left over money can be used to build up next savings fund5.

If you've sent notices, allowed the required time, no response, no activity, no water, no rent, garbage left, no sign of anyone.?.

So in 2 years about ~25% were left on the sand.