The front yard is a common area for all three units and also has a lot of irrigation.

For those who’ve purchased their first vacation rental in the Destin or Panama City Beach area (or surrounding areas, too), what’s one thing you wish you’d known beforehand?

If you end up looking in the midwest, keep in mind that many of the MF properties will be in the tougher areas.

I flew down to the Madison area and stayed with friends while I house shopped.

We found a great opportunity for a home in an appreciating area, and on paper the numbers work.

Naples, FL and surrounding area.

Finding the true appreciation rate for specific towns can be a bit tricky, but you can start by looking at historical sales data, talking to local realtors, or even checking out some online tools that track market trends.If the condos you’re eyeing aren’t meeting the 2% rule, it might be worth reconsidering or at least getting a more detailed breakdown of potential long-term appreciation and other benefits, like tax advantages or rental demand growth in the area.

Prices here still seem unreal compared to other areas. 

Yes, in Mckinleyville and surrounding areas.

We can't screen or place tenants legally in my area but showings are fine.