After years of not using it, for some of the reasons listed in this group and mainly because I didn't think it worked well in my market, I signed up for the 30 day trial that expires in 7 days.  

Incorporating a washer-dryer hookup in the main house could be advantageous.This addition not only increases the convenience for potential renters but also adds value to the property itself.

I think the main thing I am learning here is to adjust the profit share between myself and my private money partners.

For the main house, I'd get a washer and drier. 

Mainly for it's re-usability and flexibility. 

I mainly am curious how people have raised capital for their first properties. 

As a licensed Real Estate Broker in Maine, I managed the acquisition and renovation of 1272 Lakins Rd, Etna, leveraging my expertise and industry knowledge.

If you’re set on Florida, focus on areas just outside the main city that are still growing—you’ll find better deals there.

I'm seeing house hack, buy a primary and rent out the ADU on AirBnb or the ultimate house hack, owner lives in the tiny ADU and AirBnb both levels of the main house in San Francisco. 

I have been investing mainly in trust deeds but like you got connected with Dave and just recently ended up investing in his fund, my primary reason was for diversification and because it is passive.