Hey @Matt Stull I am kind of the KY go to REI guy on BP (see bio).

I suggest finding people with whom you have some type of mutual connection (e.g. know people in common, the property is in an area/neighbor where you know someone lives/grew up). 

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Brickell has that same kind of potential, but with even higher rent ceilings thanks to its location.A couple of things to keep in mind as you dive in:Financing: As a first-time buyer, you might qualify for low down payment programs.

Then it is going to be a tsunami of sellers and a bunch of idiots on the news crying that they got ripped off by much smarter people who at some point will decide they've made enough money off the commoners that it is time to dump it.

I have cleaning services, handymen, plumbers and kind of an electrician I call should the properties need something.

Appreciate your kindness. 

.- Getting under contract and then reducing the price because of findings is common, but major reductions are likely to tick off the seller unless you have strong justification.

It is very common for residents to note of issues within a week of move-in.  

Guests treat those kinds of bookings differently than a STR vacation home.They are used to being able to cancel the booking 24 hours in advance and all sorts of other things that STRs like ours can't really accommodate.