I am able to work from anywhere, but I prefer to stay within arm’s reach of West Palm Beach, which has led to some analysis paralysis in identifying the ideal area for my initial investment property.

All these led to us parting ways, and now he is holding my rent money and stopped communicating.YMMV, but at least hear my warning.

Quote from @Peter Woerner: I agree with you but for different reasons.Engines of economic growth —> population growth and high density —> more liberal people.But alsoEngines of economic growth —> higher returns.AndAlso population growth —> higher returnsI consider the government policies to be at best secondary.Just look at the Midwest where outsourcing led to and population decline led to stagnant or decreasing housing prices in cities like Rochester, Buffalo, Cleveland and Detroit despite all those cities being decidedly blue.

Similar to how banks were buying 2% coupons and 3% MBS's over par during ZIRP which has led them to be Billions in the hole in unrealized losses.   

It was an MLS listing and it did go over asking price, but honestly not as much as I was led to believe it might. 

The Howey Test defines an investment contract (a type of security) as a transaction where a person invests money in a common enterprise and is led to expect profits solely from the efforts of others.  

Quote from @Scott Mac: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.Just my 2 cents.They refuse to even be led to water.

Over the years, I've gained invaluable insights from this incredible community, and I'm eager to contribute and give back.As the founder of Data Led Designs, I specialize in business intelligence and interior design, focusing on leveraging detailed data to inform STR investment decisions across the US.

What led you to start the process with them?

I like the LED light fixtures.