Plus, since 2013, the average annual rent growth and appreciation have been 8% and 10% respectively.In further discussions with this couple, they expressed their desire for both strong rental income and the tax benefits of investment real estate—advantages that are only available with properties in our target market segment.Additionally, their desired retirement home features and the characteristics of a good rental property were completely misaligned.

Because investing in NY real estate is a whole different game with taxes, regulations, and all that fun stuff.

I know how to use the basic features of QBO, as I do my own expense tracking, but my Bookkeeper is needed for the more complex entries (Loans, capital balances, reconciliation, data entry from PM monthly statements.)I spend almost 8k per year in QBO and Bookkeeping costs (Not including my accountant or tax prep.)

Get a maintenance contract on your hard systems that feature 2x a year service.

If you have an Aldi near you it was a game changer for us. 

Andrew,Good for upping your game!

Bottom line—Tampa or Lakeland if cash flow matters, Miami if you’re playing the long game, and Orlando’s somewhere in between.

She is only upset as she is trying to game the system and you may have ruined it for her with this place.

New game room, backyard turf , new appliances , paint , etc What was the outcome?

Doing STR is a completely different game.