(Bloomberg)Today’s Interest Rate: 7.06%(Flat from this time last week, 30-yr mortgage)Today is a big day for us folks in the arena, it’s inflation day for consumer prices (CPI).

Welcome to BP David   I am sure you will find plenty of folks here to connect with.  

Hey @Chris Strandburg, so the reason a lot of folks say stay out is there are a lot of restrictions.For example from the PDF the city has provided-What are the main eligibility criteria to participate in Home-Sharing?

Yes they require a deposit.

I will note that some of the information on here will be different for you especially when it comes to loan products and requirements so that is something to keep in mind. 

Any conventional loan products for property in a flood zone (not sure what flood zone 9 is) requires flood insurance, which can be very expensive, and rates have been rising each year. 

Hi folks - looking into investment properties in the Tampa area for short-term rental (AirBnB) purpose.

But what I have found is that if folks don't focus, they slip into analysis paralysis and never get started at all.

Investing requires a bit more skill with how the market is these days.

First someone new will be living with you and that requires adjustments.Second it's not just someone, but rather it's your in-laws which can bring stress to any marriage good and bad.Third your introducing a money factor into a highly personal relationships.