Medicare's look-back period for eligibility is generally five years, but it is advisable to seek personalized advice to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of the potential risks and protections in your specific situation.

I reside in Massachusetts and my boyfriend and I want to purchase a vacation home in a specific resort in Davenport FL.

While I do not know the specifics of the purchase or exact location, I understand the Philadelphia market well enough to place this property in a lower tier neighborhood based on the ARV Mario shared.

Bailes, I've delved deep into the complexities of vapor dynamics and the importance of tailoring retrofit strategies to the specific needs of older buildings.

As for funding, there are loans available for real estate investments, but the specifics can vary.

This is actually an interesting view, and admittedly I know nothing about this specific industry.

For STRs, you're going to price according to your market but also most likely using a dynamic pricing tool to take into account location-specific demand fluctuations.

I have a specific dollar amount that I keep in there for ordinary repairs, emergencies, or capex.

Another twist to mitigate would be to build one of your homes specifically to use as a model home. 

@Jason Allen a wise question, but there's no specific industry standards in the SFR area, like there is for MFR.Read below for what we use:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.When investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.