Thanks for the encouragement and good info haha!

I encourage investors to buy now while prices have cooled.

Make sure you list on VRBO as well.That’s encouraging to hear.

Audrey, your comment is very encouraging.

However, you have to invest in specific communities where they are encouraging development.

Here are thoughts on building strong vendor relationships:1.Timely Payments: Pay vendors promptly upon completion of work to maintain goodwill and encourage continued collaboration.2.Fair Pricing: Negotiate competitive rates without undercutting the value of their services.

@Spencer DixonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Your track record is not sufficient enough to open meaningful financing doors yet.

Venecia, I totally get it—there's so much content out there that it can feel overwhelming, and taking that first step can be really daunting.What I’d encourage you to do is really sit down and think: what's holding you back?

It's awfully encouraging to see a fellow Floridian get out of the rat race.