I'd be happy to provide some recommendations and suggestions for your situation as a foreign citizen living in Miami.First, it's important to have a good understanding of the local real estate market, including pricing trends and neighborhood dynamics.

I would notify her in person and in writing (big note on her door) including quoting the clause in the lease where she is responsible, and tell her you will be inspecting to insure the heat remains on, high enough to protect your unit, or she will be breaking the terms of her lease and also liable for any damage done in the downstairs unit as well.

Fully furnished, with all utilities included.

Our total invested into this property is 1.14 million among 10 investors (this amount does include a 250k seller carry loan to be paid off by the 2 of the investors over 5 years).This property was up and running starting December 15 and we have had it pretty booked since then.  

If your property management company is good and has built an internal maintenance team which has set rates and had strong relationship relationships with licensed contractor which should keep costs in control, you should never need to shop contractors on your own I wouldn't think.So in short, our policy is give us your preferred contractors upfront if you have them, but then we work all tickets to resolution including dispatch, and payment of invoices.This is of course for operational expenses.  

Including monthly obligations and who will pay them, etc.

@Bryan Stengel, I think alcohol has been the tough one with the STRs, not sure about if you need license( hopefully someone will chip in ) , however there  always the liability part including but not limited to offering alcohol to people who are trying to quit etc.

It would/could be only 15% capital gains tax and yes you could/would deduct all selling costs including commissions and transfer taxes.

I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

An article from The Mortgage Reports explains:“The amount you need to put down will depend on a variety of factors, including the loan type and your financial goals.