Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Ensuring a solid lease agreement and security deposit will help mitigate this.

That makes me wonder if those lenders will lend more on the places vs regular lenders.

Additionally, there’s always a risk that any pet-related damages could be hidden under furniture or otherwise concealed, potentially leaving us to cover the costs if the security deposit is fully depleted by other expenses (e.g., damages or unpaid rent).

Much better to get traditional financing, secured by the property you're purchasing so that every single penny of interest you pay is tax deductible.

If you're already in a secure financial position, leveraging your equity could be a smart strategy.

I spoke to several of the insurance agents we use here in the Disney area and they have all said that policies are regularly being written and by all they hear, will continue to do so. 

I'm renovating a studio apartment with limited space. Any input on the appliances noted above would be appreciated. I didn't list ventless dryers as I haven't read very many good things about them. I used to have one ...

They claim it is a triplex (two regular units and an "efficiency unit".

So I picked up a few books which includes, "The Book on Investing In Real Estate With No (and Low) Money Down," and "The Book on Rental Property Investing," both by Brandon Turner, which introduced me to the BiggerPockets community.With a decade of experience in property management under my belt, along with my property management certifications and an NC real estate broker’s license (with Broker-In-Charge designation), I’m eager to leverage my background to secure long-term financial stability for my family.