However, I found that about 1/3 of the emails I sent through the system never reached the recipient.

Has anyone found a property manager in south Florida (that covers Fort Lauderdale) that they really like? 

A smaller valuation would mean less out of pocket to buy out your siblings and lower taxes, but it would also mean the lot rent is a much higher % of valuation.I can almost guarantee you can find properties in Grand Rapids that cashflow because I've found them all over the Midwest. 

For a more general philosophy on hospitality, especially if you are going into the higher end STR space I would recommend Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore Sharp about the founding and development of the Four Seasons brand. 

I also found that being at "market" rents it takes longer to rent therefore missing out on a month or two of income negating the ROI on improvements.

I have found people willing to owner finance their house to me at a lower interest rate.

These are primarily found in cities with a metro population >1M.Pro-business environment: Many cities treat employers as adversaries through restrictive policies.

Found on Zillow and negotiated price using cash.

Greetings,I found out about BiggerPockets through the book 'How to Invest in Real Estate', I'm definitely interested in learning more.

I’ve been in your situation and have had to call dozens of banks before I found one that gave me what I needed.