We are similar in the have enough, but my RE holdings likely make up a bigger portion of my portfolio.  

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Avantstay always had an excuse of why that was.My 5 bedroom property that was one block off the beach in florida had literally zero bookings in the month of december 2024.

If they are, I would pay them off first.I would invest in a different market(likely bigger market) where you can find reliable contractors or find a PM that will be able to manage the properties.

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Taxes, costs, eviction complexity, etc are going to be a much bigger factor in your success than anything else.

Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

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In my basements tenants have access to they totally disregard the access required and block the pathways needed for access.

I know hosts have included additional cleaning fees for violations as a deterrent.If none of these solutions work, you could look into completely independent HVAC systems for the two units, though that would be a bigger upfront investment.