I have about $180k in equity in one of my investment properties and I have a nice amount of cash on hand and I have an idea that I would like your thoughts on.  

Google something like "Florida condo assessments" and you'll see a few news stories in the last few months No one would ever make money if they invested solely on headlines.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Typically I would account for the cost to turn a unit into the expense line items.

Its the warren buffet investing model, buy when everyone is selling, and sell when everyone is buying.

I usually provide the tenant with a physical key as well just in case the battery diesI like to avoid the 2am phone call to me or mangagement company if the battery diedIn summary, smart locks are great and are an awesome investment.

Hi,I am looking into my options for some type of investment I was thinking multi family or buy land and build a shipping container home.

Are your properties primarily cash flow or appreciation type investments?

Hey Paul, congrats on pulling the trigger on your first property.I'm also in CA (on the central coast) and invest out-of-state (Detroit).

**Cost Considerations**: What should I expect in terms of cost for a typical landlord insurance policy?