You also need to replace the carpet and couches after each summer because they will be ruined.The summer people are really obnoxious and destructive and not worth it.  

Someone who paid $200,000 for a property 10 years ago, that is worth $600,000 today, might be perfectly content with $150 per night from now own.

I plan to invest in a property in Florida worth no more than $1.5 million.

I usually tell my investor clients that if the building itself will be in a flood zone (not just parts of the lot), it's not worth the investment unless it's a steal and you're able to pay off any mortgage easily if flood rates rise ridiculously (and you can afford to pay for any flood damage, yourself). 

if you have the ability to provide these appliances and  can hook them up safely and  easily -   do it and increase the rent a bit  ....if it is  challenging to get these installed / hooked up - forego the  appliances and make  rent lower for the tenants inconvenienece

However, when my program ends in roughly 4 to 5 years, I plan on moving back in with my parents (in the Dallas-Fort Worth area) and saving to buy my own place.

We're primarily curious as to whether or not you saw your lead number increase after actively marketing yourself as being associated with the program, if the client-side process is streamline when receiving their rebate, and if there are any other headaches we may not be considering?

You need to have good margins otherwise it's not worth investing in the deal. 

It's worth a discussion. 

As for picking a specific market - I would go after one with an increasing job and population growth.