If OP can lever-up while maintaining adequate reserves, he will be in better position than buying with heavy cash position.  

Everyone’s advice here is weighing heavy on me too.

Whenever I hear anyone talk about managing occupancy, there is always a heavy focus on leasing.

A rent heavy market, with a shortage, I am receiving regular requests for rentals in these markets.  

Usually on the “not” side if the tub gets heavy use. 

Jacksonville and New Port Richey continue to show solid demand for long-term rentals too.

Thank you very much for the response, I really appreciate it.

We weren't willing to take that risk.My wife operated our first home and after a few months we found a really solid knowledgeable manager who took over operations while still working closely with my wife. 

Will do, appreciate the response!

Hello everyone , can someone share what I could use as the square footage multiplier for a medium and heavy rehab in Fairfield county, CT ?