Politics definitely effects taxes and the economy.I'm sure relevance will vary by location, individual, type of investing activity and other factors.

My wife and I have enjoyed the MTR strategy for about 4 years now, and I think it is a viable way to "do" real estate, but it is definitely an acquired taste that not everyone is going to enjoy.MTR isn't quite LTR, and it isn't quite STR, and it definitely isn't just merging the two together.

I will definitely check out those other neighborhoods.

It's definitely a scam.

I have definitely not been doing “my best” and have certainly underestimated the amount of marketing efforts required.

It might take some digging, but with the right deal, it’s definitely possible to make it work in Jacksonville.

House hacking can definitely be a challenge but it is well worth it.

It can be a lot of work at times but its definitely not enough to live on because I don't put enough money back for the big stuff- things like say a new roof, new carpet, fence, painting building, HVAC repairs, etc.  

But definitely lots of options in this area, depending on the specifics on what you're looking for. 

Definitely get multiple quotes to compare, but also check out their previous work, especially for the type of renovations you're doing.For managing renovations, having a detailed plan before you start is a lifesaver—schedule, materials, and budget.