He gives you an antibiotic and sends you home, without giving you any proactive advice on losing weight.

Not dealing with major remodels and upkeep is high on that list. 

An experienced and knowledgable agent is worth their weight in gold.

Radiation detector or a leveling weight.

Most of all though, the tenants get a great place to live at market prices, plus all the convenience of not having to upkeep their own home.

Because then you can't regularly inspect the exterior for points of water ingress and hit it with your plain-jane lasts-forever GE silicone, and if you have windows with exterior trim that's so far gone paint and silicone won't seal it, then you really should be replacing it with PVC trim anyway.Especially in an elderly place originally built with double-sash windows with counterbalancing weights...these days I wouldn't use an installation company if they paid me.

Clermont, Winter Garden and even Apopka would be good choices for building appreciation and still have a good commute.Your budget may determine what areas are going to be attractive enough, but the rental market is always strong here, so I wouldn't put too much weight on that for now since you plan to live in it for a couple years first.Always happy to chat, just message me and we can set something up and see how we can help you plan or take action now!

Would like to hear some of your thoughts - How much weight do you hold to when your rental properties were built? 

Gypcrete is a lighter weight product that is similar to concrete, and the density is what absorbs the sound.

Any 'ordinary and necessary expenses' you'll be able to deduct at tax time and these include regular maintenance, supplies for upkeep, insurance, taxes, utilities, etc.