I'm serious about scaling and finding financing to eventually close on my first deal (I've found a few cool deals in Myrtle Beach SC and Melbourne FL but I obviously don't qualify for any loan or mortgage because I don't have enough established credit).

The utilities can sometimes be an issue.I don’t specialize in short term, but I know that some people do quite well with them.Happy to help, I have offices in Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne

Here is my thought process:We are looking to move from Denver to Florida- probably Cocoa Beach/Melbourne area in the next 2 years. 

BLS San AngeloCompare that snapshot with the economy where we are currently stationed:  Melbourne There is much more economic diversity in the second than in the first. 

Hello Alicia and Sid,I am originally from the panhandle, but now live down in Brevard County, (Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, Palm Bay area).

I am down in Melbourne, FL.

Sydney and Melbourne prices are higher yet.  

I didn't do any of these things, and I could have gotten a better deal.Selling: My first property was a condo in Melbourne, Australia.

Listen to the podcast Get Paid for your pad they interviewed a guy from Melbourne Australia who applied.

for example In melbourne a junior might have 60-80, standard 140-180, pushed at 220-240Thoughts @Marisa R.good points there @Chris Shepard, albeit not sure if the hands off approach would work too well in the lower socio areas.