Find out what they offer as far as education and support, what their fees/splits are and what their expectations might be.Remember, you will need a certain amount of continuing education hours, and you will want a Brokerage that has the support you need to help you through your contracts and answer questions.

I was left in limbo, accumulating massive losses the entire time.After eviction, things got even better (sarcasm alert).Huge repair bill ( as expected )Of course the 15% fee for managing those repairs.First-month rent for the next lease?

Cats can be great, or they can do incredible amounts of damage.You must either increase your damage deposit, or charge a hefty non-refundable fee.

I feel both offer a tremendous amount of value.

I am perfectly fine holding X amount in real estate.If I do see an opportunity another option is to lock it up and sell one of my existing if I think this property will perform or appreciate significantly more.

@Anthony Klemm here's copy & paste info that hopefully answers your question(s):--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Real Estate Crash of 2008-2010 caused real estate prices to crash across the country - but didn't affect rent amounts.

I had hear the island is massively lacking in hotels so it makes sense there are incentives for developers. 

It could be a massive failure, but it could also be a small - moderate, LTR win.  

Remind them , how they felt back in July and how your deal edges against the amount of cash pumped into the economy (inflation). 

Otherwise, any SFR will probably need a fair amount of rehab and/or be located in C/D neighborhoods.