Those old drum traps in particular are pretty awesome to get cut out and replaced with pvc. 

Hey Joe, dealing with a hurricane just as youre getting started can be a real mess, but there are a few strategies that can help you navigate this.

Don't delay because you have a double deposit.Double deposit, plus first month (prorated rent) and any other move-in cost before they get the keys in certified funds, no checks or promises to pay.  2.

Hey @Christian Vito, I do have a few developers/contractors I can get you in touch with.

I have a new 7unit and a new 2unit...so I was thinking the 7unit gets the laundry service that @Kathryn Dillon spoke of and the 2unit will get used (in good condition of course) coin-operated machines.

Whether you're curious about the best cities to invest in, how to get started, or ways to maximize your returns, I’d love to hear what’s on your mind!

@Kenneth P Ford they are a national franchise with great marketing.They also have some national support for their individual franchises, but it all depends on the local team.Recommend 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.

so how do I get there, small sfh and section8 till I can get to 5+ Multis, then 20+, then 100+?

Still not getting any luck with Chattanooga which is another market I am closely trying. 

(Everything from early research to closing and listing your STR and getting money coming in) I'm always looking for ways to step up my game as an agent that specializes in helping out-of-state investors buy STRs in the Florida panhandle/Emerald coast.