It's the boring places that probably won't appreciate above the rate of inflation that will provide real month to month income. 

Personally, I advocate for a long-term investment strategy and would recommend investing the funds, provided you are comfortable with the expected return on investment over time.

Based on the information you've provided it seems like you might be targeting the wrong type of deal flow for your budget/risk-tolerance/area.

And it has been gaining recognition as a vibrant, desirable place to live, especially for younger professionals and first-time buyers. 

Petersburg area, resulting in highly–profitable investments.If you need professional and courteous property management experts for your multifamily, single family, condominiums or town home, you've found the right company!

For me personally, our STR and our little inn provide more than half my family's income so I feel I have a fiduciary duty to my wife and kids to maximize that. 

I got a letter and it just didn't seem professional in that there were grammar errors, etc. so it made me leery. 

I personally think it is best to work with local professionals with a good track record. 

Regarding fire prevention, luckily, we're members of the local community organization that provides a Firewise assessment to members.

Property Radar does not provide daily data for FL which is where you are interested in doing your marketing or am i mistaken?