New supply and rising expenses are probably even more impactful.Florida has some of the most new construction going on in the country, and is seeing rapid increases in insurance costs.

Hello , l am just starting to rent a property out to section 8  tenant , what are the things to do to minimize/prevent  section 8/regular  tenants  from messing up the rented property .

On the other hand, if you find a supply vs demand imbalance in a cheaper market, prices and rents can rise unhindered. 

Do you make updates regularly, or do you focus on it only when things slow down?

Cap rate is one metric and it's like using your weight to determine your fitness level. 300lb NFL linemen are faster runners than a 200lb McDonald's regular. 

Facts and Circumstances Test: Based on all of the facts and circumstances, the individual participates in the activity on a regular, continuous, and substantial basis during the tax year.

Institutional and regular folks alike! 

So you’re stuck with a problem. if you have a good real estate agent that wants to help you, that person will request proof of payment ie bank records showing the tenants pay regularly … but I’m no expert. 

The meetups have been super helpful for those of us who attend regularly. 

If the home is kept up by the homeowner and things are replaced on a regular basis, usually it's not an issue when it comes to finding things that need repair.