Especially since you are looking at properties that are already high value.

Destin is a great spot for house hacking—tourism is strong, so renting out part of your property could help with the mortgage.

This year for 2025 my wife and I have made it a goal to improve our financial literacy to purchase another investment property.

A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

Those deals that look great all over the midwest- why do you think those properties are so cheap? 

Does anyone have a real estate attorney recommendation to review a property management lease?

Listing your property there ensures visibility.Build Relationships: When agents reach out, respond quickly, highlight your property’s amenities, and showcase your flexibility to meet displaced families’ needs.Highlight Insurance-Friendly Features: Emphasize features like flexible lease terms, utilities included, and a fully furnished setup to attract insurance placements.This approach has helped me successfully market to insurance companies.

Is it realistic to ask for and expect to get at least 2 landlord references and 2 tenant references (current clients) if I am a " small time" landlord with one property, not multiple units?

Don’t Do Multiple Property TypesAvoid the temptation to juggle different property types.

I have two properties which at 10% fee will be around $35K.