I have photo documentation and videos of all of this.At the end of the day insurance would not cover this and we had to pull the claim.They are charging us for the full amount and I’ve been able to reduce it by about a 1/3 from $3000 to $1900. 

Just watched Bigger Pockets podcast/video about picking a market here as well as read through this article about markets with both appreciation and cash flow here.First lesson - keep the end in mind.

Hey BP community, I’ve been continually listening to videos online about investing while I am at work.

There was this guy on youtube that explained it quite well (have a look from 07:59 onwards)I watched his other videos on the STR markets for Marbella and Valencia... quite interesting content. 

I’ve taken note investing courses for both PN and NPN, watched many videos on YouTube, and reviewed many of the posts on BP from the more experienced note investors on here and felt comfortable reviewing it myself.  

Inspect for any rot or damage periodically, and replace or repair sections as needed to maintain its condition.Potential Upgrades / Considerations: Security:Enhance security with robust locks, a video doorbell, and exterior lighting.

Get their feedback before making offers. 3) Pay an experienced investor to do a video tour of the property and neighborhood - someone who is unbiased (not on your agent's team).

They manage everything from property search to closing and provide comprehensive updates, including video walkthroughs.

Out of curiosity, from your perspective, what ROI (or other relevant KPI) would it need to have to grab an investor's attention?

Past data is not that relevant when it comes to rental rates.