This would pay us back less than we were owed but still enough to come out whole.We all tried to negotiate a short payoff with the second-position lender, who foolishly demanded payment in full.

All of this depends on your market having demand, of course. 

This translates to high rental demand and potential for appreciation.Diverse Opportunities: From bustling metropolises like Miami and Orlando to charming beach towns and vacation destinations, Florida caters to a wide range of investment strategies.

I’m wondering if the influx of newer apartment complexes near campus has shifted the supply and demand balance.

Support has gone down substantially imo while costs have gone up. big issue for us was the announcement lady year that tenant ACH payments were going from free to $2.50/pop, or you can cover it for $1/unit but you have to do all doors and can’t pick and choose (despite there being a beta that they announced, told me I could join, then later told me I couldn’t join bc it was too late and blamed me for not asking sooner when I literally asked right away and followed up repeatedly).

Typically, co-op's are less valuable than condos for a number of reasons such as supply/demand, lack of investor interest, older units, estate planning issues, financing and board policies. 

It's been challenging to find resources or training for Yardi outside of obtaining a job that demands prior experience with the software.

Real estate success is driven by demand, it sounds like you will have more tenant options and higher prices in Ft.

The impact to a balance of 100 or 200k is substantial.

@Brittany MyrickIf I were getting started in real estate investing in New England, I’d focus on researching local market trends, especially job growth, rental demand, and the broader economic outlook.