So, buy a property if it cashflows now and you might get a positive development in the future.

There will be a rise of flat fee brokerages (offering limited services) and creative compensation arrangements, such as RE consultants for time or a specific transaction.

BP, RE Rookie, The Weekly Juice, etc.

At the end of the year, for this flip what are my deductions and how much of it do I get to write off?

I'd also say the probability/likelihood of future regulations.

If it's a cash deal to keep as a rental, I would approach it totally different than if the intent is to re-sell and the buyer will need a traditional loan. 

That way, he doesn't lose his reviews + can keep future bookings. 

Hey all, I'm actually new to the Tampa area from MD/DC and if there is actually any meet-up would love to be a part of it to 1) help learn the area and 2)get to know some of the investors in the area that may be working with in the future.

Talk to your PM to talk to your insurance and tenants.Get a 3rd party adjustor to take a look at it, make sure the tenants are re-housed on the insurance companies' dime.

Toledo has been all the income I will need, just takes a decade of re-investing the income before you are at a point of asking how much monthly income is enough.