We are in the middle of starting our STR and would love all and any information I can get my hands on.

I believe there’s a middle ground to be found, and I remain hopeful for the next three to five years.Has anyone heard from friends, family, or fellow investors expressing concerns that Florida is becoming a risky place, causing them to shy away from buying?

If your unit is more B/C class where you can attract lots of decent hard working entry level to middle class workers then I would focus on improving the units to capture those kinds of tenants and oust the trouble makers you have. 

We are not investing in tech startups here.In negotiations, you might not always get down to the exact current income value, but by anchoring your offer on the facts, you can often pull the seller closer to a realistic middle ground.

They come fully renovated and often have an in-house management in place, so you can sit back and enjoy the passive income without worrying about repairs or dealing with residents in the middle of the night.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.

Buy: As housing affordability worsens in many markets, more people opt to rent for longer periods, which creates an opportunity for mid-term rental investments.Target Demographic: Affordable housing shortages often push middle-income earners toward rentals, making this group a prime target for mid-term strategies.

It has middle-of-the-road tenant/landlord laws—evictions do take around 3-4 months, but there's a clear process to follow.Beyond that, Detroit is an emerging market with a lot of potential.

We are still in the middle of flipping this one, stay tuned for more!

Hey @Dave Kush , I'm not sure that changing the lease in the middle will work.You can ban it in common areas mid-lease, but it is unlikely the case for the specific unit.Either way, it's a pretty tricky subject...maybe @Mark Ainley can shed some light on issues he had with smoking in Chicago...