When you are looking at your first, my advice would be that if the fluctuations between seasons are too hard to comp in an obvious way, it might not be the best first one to try.

I estimate that will take about 8-10 months to get where I want to be. 

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

There will always be competition for value-add deals so it's important to network with right people to find opportunities off of Zillow and the MLS. 

I would just point out that when you get involved with syndications as a LP, you are basically handing over your money and crossing your fingers that the guys you are hooking up with are honest, fair, and will take care of you well.  

Cities like Cleveland and Chicago have done really well.

I'm looking to enter the Tampa market as well, but as a wholesaler.

One thing QuickBooks did well was to snap a picture of a receipt, scan it with OCR, and then allow me to book the transaction later with most of the info automatically pulled out from the receipt.

Hello all,I have been contemplating getting a vacation rental but biggest issue would be financing.

I'd also be happy to chat with you after as much as you'd like.