I’m willing to volunteer my time to assist with tasks, research, or anything that supports your business while I learn the industry.If you’re open to mentoring someone hardworking and motivated, please reach out—I’d love to connect!

4o Hi Monty, I Live 15 minutes from the freeport area with building and flipping experience.

In Florida where I live that amount is the first $50,000 for a married couple are exempt.So to put all that into action, let's say the previous owner paid $100,000 for the property 20 years ago and lived in the property.  

Consider using an FHA loan to secure a 1–4 unit property with just 3.5% down and take advantage of tax benefits by living there for at least two years.

Another option is house hacking—buying a small multi-unit, living in one, and renting the rest to cut costs.

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

My name is Dina, I live in the suburbs of Chicago.

I would like to add 2 - 6 container living houses for short, mid or long term rental.

I lived in Houston for a dozen years (moved last summer) and really wanted to make an STR work, but I just couldn't get there.

@Jerry Zigounakisi'd pick a market close to you, or one you have strong ties in, rather than trying to get to one via math.can you invest where you live, or 1-2 hours from where you live, or where you like to vacation, or where you went to college, or where you plan to move someday?