I've factored it in the numbers and they work(barely) but would be a lot better if the tenant pays.

I moved out from Omaha about 4 years back, but I have a great investment agent there if you want his contact information?

@Paul DentingerRecommend 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.

Hi Keaton, Would you be purchasing a new primary residence or investment property?  

I’m looking for some guidance in terms of how to really get started and where/how to find the best Airbnb/rental properties for investing in Florida.

Future rental income is not able to be used.Keep in mind that retirement assets (401K, IRA, etc) are eligible towards reserves, and so are any other investment accounts.Rental income is only used towards the income portion of qualifying, not towards assets.Hope that helps. 

But since I'm a newbie, I'll ask anyway and risk ridicule.The question centers around what goes on behind the scenes in  real estate investing. 1.

I know it is much harder to find deals in Fort Collins, but I know people are still investing here and having success. 

He immediately came back and started throwing large tree branches and other stuff on to my deck. i called the police a second time and they came and arrested him and gave me the report number.i have a security camera video of him throwing the brick, walking in and out of my property, screaming, and throwing the branches.what do i do to protect my workers and not lose my investment.

If the deal has a 5% COC return but will also appreciate 5%.. the total return on cash invested would be around 30% the first year with a 20% down payment.