The developer claims the price to double in a year as the complex is about to be ready.

It's ultimately up to them, take that risk off of your plate and pass it along if possible.Offer a solution to the owner for a larger deposit amount, this can vary depending upon the situation and risk evaluation, but typically you would say at least double the deposit amount, plus first and last months rent before moving in.

I own my primary residence in the Houston area (~$700k - 5 bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 baths, 3,500 sq. ft.) and a small rental property (1,500 sq. ft., $1,900/month).

Are you looking for a certain price range or # of bedrooms?

It’s a 3 bedroom home, brand new build and just shy of 1500 sq ft.

We'll double check that wind is included in our policy, that's a good point.

By the end of this you'll know more than a double-digit percentage of landlords. 

They’re like mini-dictatorships; even after you pay them off, HOA fees keep piling up, and it starts feeling like a timeshare.Miami, while beautiful, isn’t known for cash flow unless you have deep pockets to buy beachfront properties and can afford to take losses while waiting for long-term appreciation.

They need 5 bedrooms or 6 bedrooms and views or beachfront.

Yes, Kalamazoo. 2 bedroom is rented for the next year. $1300/month, tenant pays all utilities. 4 bedroom one is vacant.