I would consider staying with your parents and investing in another market that stretches your dollar and covers the cost of a professional property manager.

Since you're already in Tampa, staying local for your first few deals can help you stay hands-on and learn faster.

I have a few rentals with section 8 tenants, and they tend to stay on average 4-5 years.

There's a few other exceptions such as a tax lawyer, but I find that a lot of folks find comfort in just having me respond to any notices that they might get.

Stayed the whole time in Manuel Antonio are except when we went out on adventures like fishing and ATVing.

This setup ensures every project stays on schedule and within budget, which is huge in a market where timing is everything.3.

I like the strategy of having a job with guaranteed income and taking advantage of owner occupied financing to purchase a house hack, staying connected with the REI community in the area, and scaling up from there.

To stay secure, I’d recommend saving 3-6 months of mortgage payments, budgeting for repairs, and possibly investing in a home warranty.

Being clear about what you want to do from the start not only helps you stay on track, but it also makes it easier to spot problems or delays before they happen.I totally agree that talking to people is important.

We actually stayed in one as an Airbnb.