That's causing the market to increase dramatically, which is good for appreciation obviously.

Attending or starting local meetups is a great way to boost your education and network. 

If you do it with the tenant present, they will distract you from things, argue with whatever you find, and dramatically increase the amount of time required.If your state does require you to conduct one with the tenant, design a process that prevents them from distracting you.

My best advice (And I do a LOT of STR's), is to consult with a STR specialized real estate agent AND a really freaking good STR property manager in your area- have them come out, boots on the ground at the property, and make recommendations to significantly boost your occupancy and your ADR.

If it wasn’t for Covid-19 and the need to boost the economy, which then causes inflation, we don’t think that the Fed would be raising interest rates anytime soon.

It can increase your direct booking rate dramatically if you choose the right writer.

It sounds dramatic an interest rate jumping from 5% to 9%.

Landscaping, installing a patio or deck, adding outdoor lighting, and improving the entrance can boost the overall value of your property.Basement Renovation: A finished basement can provide additional living space, which is always appealing to potential buyers.

If you bought at market value, then you'll need to see what things you could do inexpensively to boost the value of your home, forcing appreciation.

I believe this is absolutely the best time to invest in Jacksonville because of the reasons you described above along with historically low interest rates which boost up your positive cash flow.