unfortunately our Anchorage and Mat Valley values are high right now, but no doubt you know about the layoffs and that may change things. 

yes Say 1000 a mo500 to seller per moUse a mortgage calculator at www.bankrate.comUse 3.5% - check IRS imputed interestFigure how many monthsGood luck!

On top of that he is also a lawyer and his partner @Mat Sorensen run a weekly radio show/podcast at RefreshYourWealth.com

Account Closed       Mat Sorensen would be an excellent BP Podcast guest, his book is the best! 

A basic radio , newspaper campaign to the local area would clear up all confusion , Apparently these municipalities and code enforcers rather play the Cat and Mouse game Do others have knowledge of the STR law  in the Greater Tampa Area  or other regions in FL ?

@Mike Easton I would recommend "THE SELF DIRECTED IRA HANDBOOK" by @Mat Sorensen, which is comprehensive guide for self-directed investors.

Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing,You can also read, books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts (hover the mouse over the “Education” tab on the top of the page, then click on “Podcast”), attend webinars and stay active on the forums by Setting up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts.

@Billy RoweIf you mouse-over 'Analyze' on the blue tool bar up top, and select 'Deal Analysis Forum' it will bring to to the forum topic.

@Courtney M. at that size you need an experienced commercial agent and a commercial mortgage broker.

He started two businesses -- laundry mat and also a cell phone shop.