And in most of the towns the water and sewer has to remain in the landlords name.

Plus, with fewer building structures to upkeep compared to apartment complexes, your repair expenses remain relatively low.Mobile home parks also have the potential for high returns.

The hurdle of discussing face to face was enough to prevent him doing anything for the remaining 9 months and then he moved. 

I believe there’s a middle ground to be found, and I remain hopeful for the next three to five years.Has anyone heard from friends, family, or fellow investors expressing concerns that Florida is becoming a risky place, causing them to shy away from buying?

Is it possible or does it even make sense to get a DSCR loan on the rental property that will allow us to pay off the outstanding HELCO balance ($285K) and the remaining $390k mortgage?

Hello @Shelby McKeanThere are REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are great - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

Of the remaining $200,000 gain, 75% (6 out of 8 years) ($150,000) is attributed to the time the property was rented and is therefore taxable at the long-term capital gains rate.

But the general appearance of the unit can gauge its remaining usable life.

This means the location must possess the right characteristics to attract new businesses.If the city fails to attract new companies, soon only low-paying service sector jobs will remain.

Because we had a guest book 50% down then not make the remaining 50% payment, AFTER VRBO's automated system sent the check-in instructions.