If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!

However, you could look into a “construction exchange” where the funds are used to improve a new property acquired through the exchange, but it must meet specific IRS rules within the time frame. 

Are there specific market indicators or property traits I should be paying attention to?

- Usually a 5 unit with a boiler means that all the units share the boiler heating system.Which specific utilities in which units are paid by tenants vs shared?

Many Realtors will suggest purchasing a property using a FHA Loan, to reduce your out of pocket money.

Just recently listened to a podcast on mid-term rentals specifically for traveling nurses but could also include corporate professionals or large-scale construction project workers.

Hey @Megan OConnor, I can't comment on the area specifically but it is doable.You need to search AirBNB and VRBO to get a look at the competition (don't forget to look at VRBO)You have to work into your plans the downturn during the off season.

@Roberta Allen - i purchased with the upgrades.

Those effected go well beyond the property owners, the economic contribution of RE and subsequent economic loss in the form of: management, maintenance, landscaping, caretaking, hospitality, tourism, contracting, designing, pools and gardening is economically catastrophic and will reverberate well beyond specific zip codes.

If there’s specific projects like electrical we get a project specific estimate after we put it under contract prior to the earnest money going hard.