A lesson to remember,  under the newer VA rules the cap (eligibility remaining) really only kicks in if you want a second property. 

Our youngest is off to college, leading us to the greater Orlando area.

This is just a learning lesson, and I promise, 6 months from now, it will just be another one of those.Gino

I saw the income potential in a college town and ability to add value.

As painful as this lesson was, it made me make major operational changes.

As painful as this lesson was, it made me make major operational changes.

The post made June 3rd, which I apparently didn't see or it didn't register, stated that Core Capital was a scam and to stay away. 8 properties at $600 a shot is going to be a tough lesson for us, but thanks for the information folks.

It was a hard lesson that nearly cost us a $25,000 deal, countless hours of effort, and more sleepless nights than I’d care to admit.We had a prime deal lined up, with a buyer who was eager to move forward.

When furnishing my first STR, I leaned towards cheaper goods as I had just spent a ton of money on the acquisition, and learned my lesson quickly.

Lessons learned?