Would buying a BRRR south of Tropicana just a few blocks south of the development projected to be completed by 2027? 

Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a trusted carpenter/handyman/contractor who can install wood butcher block countertops?

I would suggest you also consider North Beach (yes, it's a neighborhood within the City of Miami Beach, but deserves it's own consideration for several reasons) and Edgewater (blocks from Midtown). 

Have your Contractor verify that pier n post is all code legal (looks like cinder block, no seismic straps, PT, in back looks like a 2x4?) 

Property is exempt from STR permitting because the jurisdiction considers it to be a commercial lodging establishment.We've been pursuing an SBA 504 loan for it, which was going well until we discovered that the sellers have operated it only part-time the last 12 years -- intentionally blocking 60% of available room-nights because they just weren't up for running it full time in their retirement. 

Yes - it's somewhat street by street when you go south of central but being within say 10 blocks of central ave you're still in a great proximity to downtown. 

The boss is firm with it being Wildwood Crest only, very close to the beginning of the boardwalk, and 1-2 blocks from the water.

That way the SSN is blocked out except the last four and I only get the full SSN when they go to apply after meeting the screening requirements.

I think the major stumbling block to the model is the absorption or start up.. you would need many clients to get this to work..

Of course, a tenant flushing action figures down the toilet and allowing their kid to color all over the walls is always a possibility.Like-minded professionals: meetups and REIA groups.