another property to the portfolio, and a continued relationship with a live long client Lessons learned?

Hey @Spencer Cuello, so you will find most of us aren't fans of arbitrage.I see you listed NYC so you know that you can't do a STR in the city unless you live there.IE: You need to be onsite, living in the same unit you are going to rent.As per usual...

She prefers they sell the house right now, as is, and live off their profit.

There are lots of benefits that come with a closed system than the downside of editing stages. 

I lived in Austin for a couple years.

I plan to move down to Miami to be closer to more investors and a better quality of living.

I think everyone's situation is different, and when one crafts their buy box, they need to consider their current family and finances.For me, when I started, I wanted to buy 2-4 unit distressed properties in neighborhoods I wanted to live. 

Where you live in relation to the investment property shouldn't matter.

Easy living, comfortable furniture.

Also looking forward to meeting any local wholesalers or people living out the house hacking dream.Thank you to @Scott Trench for leaving a great how-to on introductions!