Any tips?

@Nathan GesnerThanks for the great networking tips!

Wow, thanks for all the amazing tips, especially for Judy Martinez's professional advice and detailed roadmap!!!

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Matt Faircloth gave me tips on raising capital and my business website that was priceless.

Any tips on managing the property efficiently, especially considering my limited time and technical skills?

Any tips?

Outside of my principal & interest costs, here are my monthly expenses:Electric: averages $300Water: averages $50 (including irrigation water for lawn)Management (includes weekly pool care, trash cans out & in, pest control): $280HOA: $52Property taxes: $400Insurance: $325Lawn care (weekly): $100Florida STR license: $15Niceties (internet, tv services for guests): $100, and this is generous as I include some stuff I pay for from my own house that would cost more if I didn't. 

Books like "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" can give good tips.

Any tips on starting off, or books that helped you in the beginning of your journey would be amazing!