This gives me a much better idea of what to expect later on and I think I'll be able to refine my strategies a little more to navigate my first investment easier.

They also help with letting us know if things break or are missing and we just navigate through that as needed.

Just beginning to navigate that path.

And they drop the ball far more often than you would think.This is why having a good broker who knows how to navigate the process and who can keep the lender on track is worth the extra fee.  

Let's help each other navigate the ever-changing world of real estate investing!

There is quite a few cities in Pinellas that have a zone or two that allow STR but it can be quite a maze to navigate, example of those would be Dunedin, Seminole, Treasure Island, Safety Harbor, Gulfport, Madeira Beach...

Hey @Jane Park, both Austin and Nashville have restrictions that need navigation so you would want a STR savvy agent to help with that.Santa Rosa Beach has implemented some new regs - https://www.pressdemocrat.com/...So it isn't that great a place to do STRs either.

You do need true expert guidance to navigate this for optimal outcomes.

Worth it from a hassle perspective as well.Not sure if i can post a link to light bulbs, but below is a link:http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Navigation?

This may help, but its something thats a bit intimidating, understanding their motivations and how to navigate them will help you to not be discouraged.