Just be ready for the ride...it’s not always smooth sailing, but if you play it right, those jitters can turn into some seriously sweet returns.And if you do end up jumping on a short-term rental in Tampa Bay, just pick up the phone and let's dig into it.

Also, they will NOT stop paying UNLESS you do not do the repairs in the time allotted.

Your income is Sales priceLess Purchase PriceLess Costs to sell propertyLess renovations/repairs/holding costs.You mentioned having partners. 

Further, we need to account for a $10k “reserve” for what will be repairs / maintenance as the property ages.  

Any expenses you put in to renovation or repairs are not deductible, but must be capitalized after the property is in service. 

Focus on building a network of contractors for repairs, set clear boundaries for house hacking, and take advantage of tax benefits.

Is there a way to get someone's contact info (phone number) for a vacant property without having to pay $500 a month for a subscription?

You'll likely have inspection related repairs every year.

Yes, if you are confident in your numbers....particularly the repair/reno numbers. $20k is not much and will be eaten up real quick.

There are several options for skip tracing to find phone numbers and email addresses.