Residents tend to be drawn to that area because of the higher rated schools and proximity to restaurants, malls, etc.

Start with your primary residence if you are currently renting.You can buy a duplex with only 3.5% FHA Loan and rent out the other side while you continue to learn about real estate investing.

In Denver where I invest it's actually a PLUS to not have the other unit considered separate because permits are only allowed for STR if you're renting out your primary residence and I know many folks who put a locking door on part of their home and have a separate external entrance to that part of the house, and rent it out as an AirBNB without it being considered an additional unit by the city.

We have >$2m in debt spread across the investment properties and our primary residence.

Cities like Miami, Tampa, and Orlando offer diverse opportunities, from luxury properties to short-term rentals.While demand peaks during winter, when northern residents flock south, the state experiences fewer slowdowns in the real estate cycle.

I am moving into a bigger home for me and my family and have decided to keep our current residence as a rental.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Mesa.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

@Heather Jensen Are you looking to build a house for investment or your primary residence? 

@Brent Kiger  Sorry, few more questions:- My residents using Buildium for years.