I think ideally we would rent out the other side and then save and get a third duplex to house hack that's in less need of reno.

It is all up to what the specific parties find to their mutual best benefit.

Thirdly, I would recommend reading David Greene's book on long distance investing before you invest long-distance!

Thirdly, I would recommend reading David Greene's book on long distance investing before you invest long-distance!

Thirdly, I would recommend reading David Greene's book on long distance investing before you invest long-distance!

Prevailing party attorney fees are also mandatory in Florida's landlord tenant statute, it would be prudent to add Chapter 475 to your study list.This is not legal advice and does not create an attorney client relationship.

I think once you get a customer or two then your knowledge of property management will kick in and you’ll be fine but it’s just like any business the hardest part is selling and getting customers. 

Compromise requires each party to get something of value, not just something that you consider of value.

Removed on-site property manager and implemented professional 3rd party management (at lower cost).

 I’ve had tenants for years around this area some pay on the first or the month on the second and some  pay on the third I do have a late charge per day after the first but I’ve learned on my multi families just go there on the fourth and get the rent and that way I only make one trip otherwise I’m coming back chasing everyone down people unfortunately people are creatures of habit as long as they pay every month I’m fine with that and unpaid late charges  just come out of security per their lease  But I do agree  a new tenant you need to lay down the expectations and what things are and if  is no late charge in your lease you need to amend the lease