Additionally, the Villages are close by and with an aging population it attracts a lot of healthcare field workers.Now, with a lot of rental properties you may run into slightly longer vacancy periods if you have a unit turn at the same time as others, but generally speaking renter demand is solid. 

Investing in real estate can open the door to many different tax elections as well.A good tax professional can help you collect the information you need, guide you preparing well in advance for year end reporting. 

I've painted more walls, ceilings and trim work than I could ever count in my lifetime and *I* suck compared to professional painters, and most of my paint jobs could pass for lower-end professional jobs. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Real Estate Professional = 750 hours and more time on real estate than anything else.

One key takeaway for future projects is the value of hiring professional painters.

One key takeaway for future projects is the value of hiring professional painters.

Do you have Real Estate Professional status?

@Ryan Duphorn  a  5 /2  and 1920 square feet IMHO isn't a good health care traveler accommodation unless you are in a area with a shortage of housing. 

(One went with another manager eventually, and the property is listed for $400/month less than we listed it, and the other finally got rented to a solo professional.)