Also a couple of the burners won't light without holding a lighter to the gas.

That's one area that has gone through an interesting change over the past couple years.

In the next couple of years, my goal is to be able to at least work a part time job in real estate in Fort Lauderdale.  

But there are a couple other factors that I would consider in vetting any property because they are things that investors like about our market - not a sales pitch, just some information from someone who has seen what other experienced investors look for and what makes a market viable.

I'm in the same boat -- have a couple REI properties out of state, but want to start focusing locally.

I have a couple of hot deals on hand.

One I owned for 1 year and one I owned for just a couple of months .

@Dan LieffortUpgrading to an HVAC/ Central Air isn't a necessity, but renters want them.Window units are extremely inefficient and cost a ton to run the majority of the time.In my multis I get more money per unit 100% of the time.As far as cost goes I would just get a couple of GC's/ AC guys and go with who you trust to do the work, has competitive pricing, etc. and keep your tenets happy.I can refer you to people if you need.

I've seen a couple people have lots of success with section 8 housing in Baltimore as well so that is another area of RE I'm looking into.  

Hi @Gabriel Santos-Colon, I am brand new to BP as well.