This is a good way to learn and grow.  

There are any number of Real Estate schools available to you, so choose the one that compliments your learning style, whether that be online or in person or a hybrid. 

Taxes 10k HOA is 9k The current owner never did short-term rentals.

It can be discouraging for newcomers.Solution: Develop resilience and learn to view rejection as part of the process.

Learning how to responsibly use debt is one of the best tools any real estate investor has at their disposal.

I'm just beginning my learning journey and want to make sure I approach things with the right perspective.

While the $600 per month insurance bill is hefty, I remind myself that being closer to the ocean would have meant even higher costs.One of the key lessons I've learned is the importance of timing.

I am new to Bigger Pockets and am excited to learn more about real estate.

Positives are proximity, low property taxes, no income taxes, no weather events, very low maintenance stucco/tile structures, “young” properties (5-20 years old) 

Lessons learned?