The process protects both their system and users against fraud and aligns with banking regulations, especially given the financial data involved in property management.

Credit cards offer a lot of protections for the user, but that doesn't mean they are allowed to commit fraud with them.

it is not user friendly at all.

The Port Charlotte duplex...given it hasn’t suffered hurricane damage...could command a pretty penny on its own.I recall reading a piece in Forbes that suggests certain Florida markets could remain strong for years, which might help you gauge whether now is the right time to sell.

Since I renovated it to my preferences, the home was able to command $3,500 rent/month with roughly $1,100/month in profit. 

ST rentals are much more profitable and command cash flows are often higher than in the US if you buy the right property in the right market.As an international investor, I find Ladislas Maurice interesting but there are different types of international investors and most international investors I know wouldn't go through the hassle of what he does for the kind of returns that he gets.

One concern is the debate of whether a repair is needed due to renter user or deterioration of item over time.

@Patricia Andriolo-BullStessa is an excellent platform for tracking income and expenses for investors; it is user-friendly.

My JV partner, Jason Bridges (https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/michealb14) and I, rehab, flip, wholesale and wholetail in and around Belleville.So far as meetups and networking, Rich Groves (post above) is the man! 

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