I actually started my own blog to break down the latest market news in a way that’s easy to understand and actionable.I pull my information from a few solid sources, including:•Florida Realtors (floridarealtors.org) – Great for statewide updates, trends, and legislative changes.

Key changes include:1.

Picking the right agent is key because, let’s be real, everyone sounds great until it’s time to deliver.

One key piece of advice that I would give anyone looking to turn their property into a rental would be to make sure you are in a financial situation to do so.

@Stephanie SelbyRecommend 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.

Here are the key details of my situation:Rental Property Details (Note: This was our primary home till 2017):Current Value: $970,000 to $1MPrimary Mortgage Loan Balance: $505,000 (@ 2.6%)Took Home Equity Loan on this house to make down payment for my current primary residence.Home Equity Loan Balance: $123,000Total Loan Balance: $628K (Primary Mortgage + Home Equity Loan)Rental Status: OccupiedPrimary Residence:Purchased in 2022Mortgage Rate: 7.3%Current Loan Balance: $650KMy goal for 2025 is 2 fold: #1.

It is a great market but highly recommend partnering with an agent who knows the market and has experience dealing with investors as location is key. 

Finding deals is understanding how to analyze them, those could come from different sources.

They can be problematic for guests to use, rely on connections with other devices that can fail, and are often easier to hack than a key lock.

What Jeff asks is key.