Monthly payment is $1601 (priciple + interest) + $390 (escrow)Utility + gardening service is about $200Rent is $1500 (average rate in the area is about $1600 to $1800; we rent it low because wife likes the tenant)When I came across this forum, I realized we are not managing our properties right.

My agency is part of a larger corporation (Better Homes and Gardens).

Assuming only the 3 bed 1 bath units, I've figured for each unit:$1,000 in flooring$1,000 in doors and trim$100 in paint/stain$2,000 in appliances, including stove, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, microwave/vent and water heater$2,000 in cabinetry (Home Depot pre-fabricated)$1,500 in electrical work$4,000 in construction$1,000 in plumbing$1,200 in miscellaneous$900 in sales taxI know things like flooring, appliances and cabinetry are probably light, but I have a bulk deal with Home Depot that helps quite a bit.  

Piles of trash on the sides of the road, two of the homes have busted in doors and windows and have been vacant for years.

There is not really much in this thread about buying on courthouse steps,, or indoors in FL.

A prime example is our 1 bedroom cabin with an indoor pool that we have with a management company.

Hi Phil, it seems like Airbnb may be a feasible option for your basement/garden unit. 

Decent area, top floor level in garden style complex.

There are several strong community groups that have food truck events, live music, community garden days and all sorts of other events to build a sense of community, it's got all the right ingredients primed to take off.

Dues generally cover insurance, water, property maintenance, gardener, pool guy, cleaning the common areas, security, etc.