I see I need to make a few tweaks to this deal. 

we just see new investors in the forums blown away when they hit their fix big capex - a new roof, a new furnace, a driveway repair, a couple appliances going at once. 

It sounds like you've got a solid foundation and a great game plan, especially with your background in North Padre and passion for fishing, which could really set your STR apart.

Noticing a lot of cries for help on 5 unit places.

I understand from a point I suppose.

Reminds me of a client I worked with in Austin who faced a similar problem.

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Drew has a good idea.

It's most common in the north-east.I assume you'll hire a home inspector.

I'm not a fan of the issues or typically the fixes.