Our area, Destin FL. is somewhat new for AvantStay and they have had some growing pains with their resources in this area, BUT it has not impacted our experience or their quality of service.

@Zach Howard some copy & paste advice below:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

That will have a much larger impact on your outcome versus the debt product. 

Is it worth it to deliver an exceptional customer experience if 1) no one expects it and 2) it could impact profitability? 

The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.

It’s also worth verifying if Beaumont and Port Arthur have any specific contractor registration or insurance requirements, as local compliance can sometimes impact project timelines. 

Every investor has their own path, and hearing different perspectives will only enrich your journey.Challenges in Real Estate Investing:Finding deals: In competitive markets, it can be tough to find good deals that make sense financially.Capital and financing: Finding funding, especially as a new investor, can sometimes be challenging.Dealing with tenants: Managing rental properties and dealing with tenants can be tricky, especially with issues like late rent or property damage.Market risk: Real estate markets fluctuate, and external factors (like economic shifts or local development projects) can impact property values.I’d be happy to continue the conversation if you want to dive deeper into any of these topics!

If it were me, I'd be looking for something in that location to offset the negative impact of the casino. 

Ongoing Fraudulent Practices: The cumulative impact of a blatantly fraudulent business model, the long 12-year run, the concealed involvement of a barred CFO, a new Florida venture also in “money-raising mode,” and aggressive advertising make this company a financial fraud superpower.11.

A recent divorce could impact someone's credit score, but it shouldn't drive it from 700 to 545.