I’m based in Tampa and run Graystone Investment Group, focusing heavily on helping (out of state) investors find and manage properties here in Florida.Totally agree on the importance of understanding those short-term rental rules in Florida—each area can feel like its own little country with all the different regulations!

Originally posted by @Darius Ogloza:I knew a guy in Rochester who bragged about running a lease to own scam where he would collect option consideration from his "buyer," monthly lease payment for full rental value plus additional consideration representing the rent to own monthly payment. 

Quote from @Michael Evans: What steps do you go through to secure vacant rental properties in rough neighborhoods after a tenant leaves and you're waiting to turn the property over?

@Marcos De la CruzHave you ever appealed the property tax increases on your Dallas rental?

I’ve been diving deep into the world of real estate investing, with a strong focus on acquiring rental properties and eventually scaling into larger deals.

@Jose Saladin Purchasing your sister’s home as a live-in rental offers instant equity (~$170K), tax benefits, and landlord experience, making it a solid first step into real estate investing.

Donating money to large (FEMA, Red Cross), local organizations or Go Fund Me pages would be the quickest way.

We also own a rental property.

I'm planning to turn it into a rental and was wondering if I should consider hiring a property manager for my first rental.

@Tannia CastroWelcome to the exciting world of rental property investing, Tannia!