What it takes to thoroughly clean after a move-out including pets is not an easy task.

I'd include it in the rental and charge an extra few $ a night.Guest experience is ultimately the only difference between your product and the next one, so why not provide what others don't?

One rule helped here (I simplify a lot): you should always count how much money will be left in your pocket after all expenses (including mortgage payments, taxes, fees, utilities, as well as the reserve fund for the current repairs of the property).

Part of this includes; Reference above, eat “beans and rice”, make your meals (healthier anyway) learn to not worry about what other think, even your friends when you don’t go out all the time.SACRIFICE for your goal.

I like the idea of it being a very Red state, nature activities all year round and I think that areas like this are scare and will continue to appreciate if they continue to keep their beauty and policies. 

In Venice, my old rental just came on the market..It was previously $4500/month and asking $6500. lol Coastal California in particular (or anywhere on the Pacific Ocean - including Mexico) has become increasingly unattainable for most investors or retirees.

- Management fee percentage and what that typically includes (my company seems to charge a cleaning fee separate from their management fee, which I hadn't realized)- Additional monthly expenses (my company charged $200+ for a fire extinguisher inspection?)

FHA inspection, in my experience, will primarily look at safety oriented things, including chipping paint, exposed woods, hand railings, properly fitted windows, etc. 

Red states don't mean you will never evict.

Particularly be sure to include your goals for real estate investing so that folks can help you. 2) Follow your favorite forum topics and set up keyword alerts!