My piece of advice would be to learn the difference neighborhoods of Jacksonville in detail.

That being said, as a new investor you should expect your buyer to request a buyers agent representation agreement ( which many should and currently do ) outlining his compensation, which can be structured different ways.

I think house hacking neighborhoods will depend on your price point and level of comfort in different neighborhoods. 

If the tenant had mentioned that they needed these appliances replaced before they moved into the unit, then that's a different story.

Hi,I am doing a lot of analysis of SBR opportunities in a few different places and talking to a lot of folks (i.e. agents and property managers). 

Also, this has only been my primary residence for a few months because I recently sold my other primary residence—not sure if that makes a difference.

I haven't used a line of credit for, so I'm not sure what I should ask for and how different variables affect the rates and terms.3) People have mentioned a portfolio loan to me, but I'm not sure if they mean a line of credit on the portfolio for each company or some other type of loan?

If I had time to take a 2 week course on it to figure it out, maybe I would have felt differently, but I'm looking for uncomplicated and if their stupid webmaster can't come off his high horse and make it easy then I'm not paying $50 a month plus the lead generation costs...and thats my 2¢

Is there anything different in terms of STR tax loophole if I do STR by the rooms?

@Jon SteffenHi Jon,  I'm in the Lake Tahoe, NV area and there are some different options for the Ski Lease, STR and MTR.