Their fill hose sprung a leak or something and hundreds of gallons of water poured into the apartment below them.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

This translates to high rental demand and potential for appreciation.Diverse Opportunities: From bustling metropolises like Miami and Orlando to charming beach towns and vacation destinations, Florida caters to a wide range of investment strategies.

They claim to charge in the "high 4 figures" - one web source says it's $4800 - to join their group and get access to their network and resources.  

That 2nd floor unit I would like to divided into 2 apartments.

Major cities where STRs have only began rising up and gaining public spotlight with the rise of AirBNB are more likely to have more shifting and less stable regulatory environments since those areas are still in the process of trying to find the balance for STRs within their markets. 

Is it better to diversify your portfolio in one geography, tenant base, style of property (SFH, Multifamily, Apartment).

I currently own a 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Apartment.

The market here offers a lot of potential.I highly recommend making a trip here to get a feel for the different neighborhoods and understand where the best opportunities lie.

@Jason Baker I attended the University of North Texas in Denton, Tx shortly after high school.