@Leo CuomoRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

My discounting strategy is all over the place depending on time of year and length of stay (e.g. no discounts at all during my high season).  

Safe option probably depends on your experience and motivation and maybe the market where you buy. 

You claim your child as your dependent one year, then you don't, and then you claim her again.

I’m just seeking for some input from the community and this is my only rental even though I do dream of becoming a real estate investor by acquiring rentals. 

I just saw the webinar too, wondering if anyone has any real experience with "Deal Automater" to share. 

If you want to sell real estate in the state of FL you HAVE to work for a Broker.

I've dabbled in real estate for the last 15 years and have made it work for me however, I haven't made it my full-time gig yet.

I'm looking to break into the real estate market in an attempt to achieve financial freedom, like everyone else.

It all depends.