However I am not as savvy as many of the people on here.

It felt like a dream come true—until I moved in and discovered a flooded toilet in my unit that didn't come up in the inspection.

These are just deals I have invested in with other people. 

Happy to chat more or connect you with some great people in your area!

I think other people seeing makes me feel accountable to post along with having it written out.

Now, I’m ready and eager to meet new people and make the most of this incredible community.A little about me: I’m originally from Tulsa, OK, but relocated to Austin, TX, four years ago.

There are lots of helpful people in this forum and LOTS of posts to scour.

Don't expect these people to have anything to do with you once the transaction is over and a lot of bitter, nasty fights along the way. 

thats horrible, hopefully you can get some of the cash back. there are just horrible people in this world.

The area has certain advantages like shelter from regulation risk (pretty much as low as anywhere in the country if you buy in the approved STR tourist zones) and long term security (people aren't going to stop going to Orlando anytime soon).