My criteria is as follows:1- Primary goal is appreciation over the next 5/6 years, cashflow positive preferred but cashflow neutral at a min.2- Preferred portfolio - Duplex & SFH in TX or Duplex each in TX and FL.3- Area of interest - I-35 corridor by Austin TX and Cape Coral/Lehigh Acres FL.4- Focus is on new construction properties for obvious no immediate maintenance needs and Developer incentives on interest.I know Austin is a no brainer but I would like to get your expert opinion on Cape Coral/Lehigh acres FL area.

Remember You have no control over the owner downstairs and I would report it to the association that it’s undetermined on the cause needs to be determined.

Any home moved in must be no more than 10 years old.

I had just said that we expected it to be about $110,000 and they were like “No we need a formal estimate”.

If not, are there any that would allow us to refinance with no seasoning afterwards?

I have about 15 years until I retire from my W2 job with a pension.Thanks,David No right or wrong answer to this.

The biggest reward of owning and managing vacation rentals is much greater than financial; the friendships I have made with people around the country are priceless.  

My biggest mistake was thinking that I could lay down new LVP on the main floor of my last house hack, 1 month out of shoulder surgery and I quickly pivoted to a local professional.

I plan to build versus buy because Im currently working for my father, who is a general contractor in Fl, and will save on the construction costs because I can do most of the work for little cost other than materials. it would be minimum labor cost and no profit cost from contractor.

In July 2024, a contractor was draining the pool into kitchen drain, but the drain clogged and flooded kitchen while no one was home.