Older buildings likely have nothing but one layer of sheet rock between the floor boards/joists and lower level units.

OOrlando is really well build to operate STR in due to the theme parks and the shear number of visitors we have each year, bu there are nuances to operating a successful one and the learning curve can be steep, but rewards can also be lucrative if you are a good operator. 

I plan to one day aquire apartment buildings for rental income.

Does it surprise you that building materials would also increase? 

Hello, I am looking for the best financing options for a second home which intend to buy land and then build.

The PM keeping the entire late fee is a common tactic in our industry and part of the reason PM's get a bad rap.

My biggest deal is a 6plex and I'm now looking to scale into 8-12 unit buildings. 

It’s a great plan and if my spouse wasn’t opposed I would buy a new 2-4 unit building about every 14 months and live in one unit and take advantage of the low down payment loans.

Since my main profession is office management for a residential remodeling company, would flipping to build up more capital be a better place to start?

Build your whole team within another brokerage.