Depending on repairs and updates, $40K could get you close to furnishing the home, but if you want to add profitable amenities such as a game room or hot tub, it would be more. 

With interest rates and prices skyrocketing, I believe this strategy has the potential to become a hot trend in our area.My plan is to acquire properties via seller finance or subject to, optimize it for this strategy and then repeat the process to multiply and increase income sources.

Research hot areas like Fountain Square and consider the stable rental market.

They designed the hell out of it, added a hot tub, and they're averaging $80k for the first two years. 

After talking to one of these companies, you'd be surprised at how many places test hot that you wouldn't expect.

So is the idea have the total rent be the rent plus prior years usage (one statement that says $755), or give them a statement that says $700 rent + $55 heat hot water?  

We added a fence, landscaping, a deck and a hot tub.

Do you think this storm will cause prices to finally decline in the once red hot short-term rental market in Florida?

It’s a great strategy in a hot market where properties move quickly, but profit margins can shrink in slower or uncertain markets.On the other hand, buy-and-hold offers long-term wealth-building through appreciation and rental income.

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