I don't mind renting to lower income people and I don't mind if the neighborhood is all one ethnicity.

Price to rent ratio is high.

But in Florida, we also have the "save our homes" 'grandfathering' where they can only increase the taxes by a certain percentage each year.  

It is to prepare you for the inevitable and create a Defensive position.It is calculated using Rent.Example: $1,000/month rent - set aside $50/month for CAPEX, $50/Maintenance & Repairs, and $50 for Vacancy.

Reading Dirt Riches it is stated to find the areas where sales are increasing, and while this information is available on Zillow, Realtor, etc. what are the tried and true resources some of you have used?

Definitely seeing the wave of DIY hosts waning a bit now that competition is increasing. 

Like many I refinanced in ‘20 and locked in a 2.8% rate on my current property and I assume it can cash flow around 400-500/month if rented, or 125-140k net on a sale. 

For turnkeys, most providers use 7% of the monthly rent for vacancies (but double-check that with the area the property is in) and 5% for repairs.

Seen others just quit making payment and collect the rent money until bank forecloses. 

Anyone with experience renting to students in Starkville?