He is a CPA in Cincinnati, although since it is still busy season for him he might not be freed up for a few months.

The deal is a short term rental in Florida so the returns are very seasonal.

I'll probably connect with you when I'm a bit more seasoned. 

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If your plan is doing STR with PM then to you it's probably not that much difference other than the income will fluctuate from season to season. 

Renters are notorious for harder wear and tear on a house than owners, so rental homes require more energy from the owner or manager to upkeep.You need to schedule seasonal maintenance to keep appliances functioning, gutters from overflowing and to check in with your tenants.

The property's estimated After Repair Value (ARV) is around $525,000, and my total investment stands at $350,000.This is my first venture into a property with 4+ units, though I consider myself a seasoned investor in other real estate ventures.

As a seasoned professional in the residential construction and development industry in the southeastern United States, I have witnessed firsthand the rollercoaster ride of economic ups and downs over the past 25 years.

That's what's keeping some of us (seasoned dinosaurs?)

Airdna has been fairly accurate for our other STR which is averaging close to 3k/month this year with the peak STR season being fall as we're located near two universities (football season).