hi @Dave Skow, like everyone says above the up front "platform fee" is non-refundable.

I've seen many landlords that get lucky with good renters for a long period of time, then everything falls apart when they have to deal with real difficulty.I looked up your property on Google Maps, and the street view looks bad.

@Patricia Andriolo-BullStessa is an excellent platform for tracking income and expenses for investors; it is user-friendly.

Do you like being a host on that platform?

You can view Blink cameras from anywhere.

Long-Term Investment Perspective:You’re right in noting that the market can seem saturated now, but it’s important to take a longer-term view.

Prospective tenant views apartment and decides if they want to apply.3.

Highly suggest some YT videos for training / help on the platform.

However, I don't know from a practical point of view if it's doable 2) Condo vs townhouse vs cashflow: I noticed condos  and townhouses are way cheaper in fort myers FL ( however risk of hurricanes) and maybe more opportunity for cash flow.

In addition to that, platforms like HomeAdvisor or Angi are great for finding vetted professionals, and local builders associations or the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce may have directories or recommendations.