So does that mean I can't buy from a related party at all?? 

The current average rent on the new buy is $925.

@Kyle LipkoRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

@Keyshawn Johnson I'll connect via messages, but for the broader community:• What should I know about buying property in Destin? 

Originally posted by @Andrew Lastivka:Hello, I am a new STR investor and looking for an agent in Central, Ohio and Fort Lauderdale, FL, and surrounding Phoenix, AZ area who specializes in STR's that can assist in buying properties and/or rental arbitrage.

I primarily invest in buy and holds, but I do a little bit of everything including fix and flips, airbnb's, mid-term rentals, and wholesaling.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

To avoid pitfalls, research liens, check property conditions, and set a max bid before buying.

I would sell then buy in a better location. 

I took quite a break from buying properties and now on the hunt again.