The removal of the Taxable Value cap and the switch to Non-Homestead millage rates can double, even triple, the property taxes.

I also am very interested in purchasing more STRs, and this is a really low risk way to see if I'm up for it (we have a 2.9% interest rate on our mortgage).My biggest concern is an ongoing plumbing issue we have had.

Appraisals, Lenders and Rates : Beyond the transactions that were literally in process (sales, listings, leases, seller carries) are properties that remain amongst vacant lots.

Include in your model rates going up by 2%, and just make sure you enough cash to cover. 

Live in one unit - It's a great strategy when using a bank for financing as the down payment and interest rates are more favorable to owner occupants.  

If you look at the MF mentor guru's they have one thing in mind when you do a deal with them  YOU ARE ALREADY accredited and have 100k or more to invest in their deals and the money to buy their course. the beginner fix and flip gurus and wholesale gurus like to take those that dont know much about the business and teach them how to do it and of course we know the success rate for those with no experience taking those courses is minute but the folks feel good being a part of the big events.. 

I want them to see the total picture and then keep whittling down to where they get close to say a 5% error rate. 

This is not normal in a rising interest rate environment. 

In other cases, the lawyer quickly realizes there’s no case and advises the tenant to drop it.

It seems duplexes are valued on rent rates for the most part.