We stayed away from anything breaks the rules....The STR we own technically in East Naples which is 100pct legal.

Still, we are looking for more granular data that breaks down by unit configuration closer match to the minimums set for each military, rank) plus estimates for the costs of utilities. 

Do you have any insight for me - I really just want to break even; profit would be a bonus.   

Nice, I don't know Castelo Branco, but Portugal is on my list when COVID gives a break. =]I assume you know the place then.

Property taxes are important, sure, but they shouldn't be the make-or-break factor that kills a potentially great deal.

Between the contractor that scammed me and the break in, this project has gone on for about five months longer than it should, and I have depleted my savings making the interest payments all the way up until I have zero money. 

Everything I've purchased personally, including a recent 4-unit purchased last month, has been heavily cashflow negative initially and it usually takes a good amount of work to get it to cashflow or break even within a relatively short period of time....6-12 month approximately.

A $12k commission may actualy break down to less than minimum wage with brokerage commission splits, taxes, insurance and all expenses factored in.That's why agents are careful to make sure they are going to be paid for their work, if they want to stay in the business.

The real way to answer this question is to do a detailed break down of the numbers. 

I'm currently in college, but will be home for winter break.