Location plays a big part in it.

You want to develop a plan for how to handle that in advance.In our book, payment history & longevity play a “first factor” in how we respond.  

I’m considering it more and more but I feel I should stick with the area I’m familiar with and play it safe for my first rental.

Despite my attempts to resolve these issues, Justin Banks, the property manager, tried to manipulate me into feeling guilty by playing the single dad card, relating to the tenant.

Having a tenant in the property is not that much of a bonus.

Usually you just have to play around with the HUD a little bit to have it work out if necessary.

A bonus for me was is that Nevada is close to all my family still in CA. 

Access to an STR isn't essential, but helpful and bonus when it's personal usage time..- Insurability & Operations costs: Can be considerably lower (especially in comparison to CA) with most coastal regions there is much lower wildfire risk and the properties that are in flood zones, have surprisingly accessible and affordable policy costs.

An investment is a long-term speculative actionable play.

and seeking some wisdom for a rookie.Interested specifically in Kissimmee/Orlando/Davenport as Disney market feels familiar to me and it’s generally a cheaper entry point than beach condos.Looking at Regal Oaks (staying here now on vacation myself and enjoying it, though have read mixed things about occupancy), Windsor Hills, and Champions Gate.Goal is to have a second home that I AirBnb out the majority of the year but also can escape to when NYC is ruthless (like now :) hoping to live in the 150-250K range, bonus if there’s a pool (regal oaks has community pool and individual hot tubs), and solid amenities.Other than reading for my life, how can I number crunch and prepare for this?