You either have to earn extra money via sweat equity (working as your own PM or do the renovation work), or you have to be ok with a negative cash flow.  

They beat my existing premium by over 30% without sacrificing coverage (I did choose a slightly higher deductible though to get some extra savings here).

NOTE: we charge extra for this.4) What about a floor plan, so prospective tenants can get an idea where their furniture may fit?

Some of this may have been grandfathered in, but now need updating.I would pay the extra say $50,000 to have an Engineer firm go over.

This extra road frontage now also qualifies my property to be able to be legally converted into a triplex from a duplex.

I do value her as a cleaner and she definitely goes the extra mile and are the eyes and ears on the ground for me.

Beautiful weather, outdoor activities, and a vibrant culture add an extra layer of appeal for both residents and investors.But Florida isn't a one-size-fits-all market.

For some extra context, their lease expires in about 5 months, so this landlord transition happened midway through their leases. 

Early on in my career, I saw a close frend do something similar.. she borrowed from her circle to finance a rural fixer-upper, then paid them back once she refinanced after the rehab.I’m guessing that massive yard plus the barn is already a big selling point for your tenant, especially with a family that wants a little extra room for animals.

It was the best solution but it did cost extra.