I bought the property from a wholesaler that was working with the agents on behalf of out of state family members of the owner who had passed away if I remember the situation correctly.

I have actually been thinkin about cutting losses honestly, I am not sure this is the best investment I could have made as my first but worried about how much of a loss I would have to take.It is meant for S8 for sure, I would have a stringent application process, and give the neighborhood a C from my research.I invested there because it was the first deal that basically fell on my lap where the mentor works with agents that Seller Finance deals, it was only $3k down and had thought the proximity to St.Louis would be attractive to tenants also.I effed up on waiting to post for rent until after all repairs and the COO for sure.  

In speaking with our insurance agent, we decided not to make an offer.

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Hey friends, I'm an agent in Daytona Beach and I locking in my first short term rental listing.

I would think your insurance agent might have access to some historical information for a specific area as they would want to examine this closely for their underwriting.

In my experience as an agent (and long before an investor) people who are ROI driven and don't come with a passion for brick and mortar do not succeed in REI. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

New 200 amp circuit panel, Culligan water softner, new washer/dryer, and a deep clean Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I live in Jacksonville FL and Just bought my first Duplex in Ashtabula OH.I have a licensed Real Estate Agent, Licensed Property Manager and two Lenders (conventional and Hard).To be honest this is to be my retirement.