A single-family home or small multi-unit property can be a great way to dip your toes in the water.Build a Team: Even if you’re planning to handle most things yourself, having a good real estate agent, property manager (if needed), and a reliable handyman can make life so much easier.Learn the Local Laws: Pensacola is pretty investor-friendly, but it’s always good to know local zoning laws and short-term rental regulations if you’re thinking about Airbnb or VRBO.Run the Numbers: Make sure you’re clear on the property’s cash flow potential.

When it comes to a lifestyle property, it's another ball game and all the comments you wrote make total sense, especially for people who like similar things in life.

Such a sad situation we are in, as their life's savings are at stake here... 

They could have used that money for much better investments that would have allowed them actual financial freedom.People look at tax deferment as if it is some pot of gold that then dictates their very life.

Where do you want to be in life in 3-5 years?

I've done it twice in Reno, NV and it's changed my life. 

I wanted to create an STR experience and bring my bold ideas to life.

Most contracts are in a PDF format, and this software will make your life a LOT easier when you need to quickly edit a contract.

Oh yeah, that's the med-life. 

A Realtor friend said he had some of his busiest years during that time so life goes on.