We are good friends but that's also not an issue for them because they are a dual veteran couple.

It's a smaller, family-friendly community that draws a ton of repeat vacationers (families will book the same place year after year). 

It’s a tough decision, but after comparing Hospitable side by side with other PMSs, I can confidently say it offers more options for most users.

We've worked with local banks and been able to finance the three we own without any issues.I don't necessarily know if it's "beginner" investor friendly but you'll learn everything you need in the bootcamp which is the gold standardWe get loans with 3-7 year balloons and 25 year amortization typically

I would also check median home prices vs. rent potential, landlord-friendly laws, and supply vs. demand trends.

I have been to Rod Kleif events, I now Micael Blank and Dave Lindahl students, I am even friends with a coach for Apartment Educators. 

I have several close friends who specialize in audit representation so especially in the wheelhouse of real estate audits I get a good amount of feedback on trends. 

They often think they're getting a good deal and tell their friends they got a good deal, when they really left money on the table unknowingly.

Baltimore is too tenant friendly!

For the layout and having 1 bath 1 kitchen each, I am guestimating the repairs maybe 6k each unit if I did not do it myself/with friends since I have plumbing experience.