I’m based in Tampa and run Graystone Investment Group, focusing heavily on helping (out of state) investors find and manage properties here in Florida.Totally agree on the importance of understanding those short-term rental rules in Florida—each area can feel like its own little country with all the different regulations!

Stay disciplined, focus on cash flow, and you could achieve financial freedom in 5-7 years.Good luck!

My main point is I am working on a solution that will focus on the developer's bottom line.

Focus on areas like Mesa, Tempe, and Central/West Phoenix for the best balance of affordability and rental demand.

Owners cannot recoup these costs through higher rents, meaning they are effectively being penalized for trying to improve their properties.Instead of discouraging responsible property owners who follow the permitting process and invest in meaningful upgrades, we should be focusing our efforts on ensuring that all renovations are done legally and safely.

I'm still focusing on small multi-families mainly 3-4 units.

Keeping rehab costs in check means focusing on high-impact upgrades like kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal, while avoiding over-improving the property.

I still have a full-time job, but my goal is to start with 1-2 flips/year for the first couple of years, then ramp up to 5+/year.Right now, I’m focused on learning as much as possible—market analysis, deal sourcing, estimating rehab costs, and raising capital.

I’d suggest focusing on securing solid DSCR loans—like those from thelender.com, which lends up to 80% LTV, considers STR income, and operates as a direct lender.

Focus on high-demand rental areas (suburbs for multifamily, tourist/business hubs for STRs) and consider scaling with the BRRRR method to build passive income.