I learned this lesson the hard way when I bought my first investment property off market.You need tenants who stay for many years, pay rent on schedule, and take good care of the property.

In almost 5 years I did ONE urgent unscheduled visit across over 500 stays (multiple properties)  - and that was in order to take a booking on a new property that wasn't totally ready. 

A reliable tenant is someone who stays for many years, pays rent on schedule, and takes good care of the property.

But it sounds like you’re aware of that and are ready to stay flexible.Ultimately, it's all about what feels right for you and your situation.

The tenant moves in next week and I will be doing a unit walkthrough and orientation with him where I will go through the key parts of the lease since he didn't sign it.A couple other things that are different from typical MTR stays:- They are not using my property management software (RentRedi) to pay rent.

Take your time, but stay focused—well-priced homes are still selling.

Broward’s real estate market is evolving, and for those who stay steady and ready to adapt, the potential is endless.

It’s showing as increasing the loan amount although monthly interest payment stays the same? 

For them, it’s all about scaling within high-demand markets—they’re playing a long game, knowing demand will stay strong in cities where people want to live.

But good chance you could stay in the conventional lane because you can use sched E income after one year.