After prolonged discussions, recent high-profile incidents at STR properties have finally sparked some action.

I have a duplex near a Mini Mart gas station and people are constantly throwing their trash on my property.

looking into both financing options

Grand total of 9k of potential rent from this property.

(We did put an offer down on a property that was just outside of Brown County but lost out on that one.) 

I sold most of my properties when COVID hit and prices skyrocketed, and now I'm looking to get back into it.

From my experience, security deposit reconciliation is one of the easiest ways for landlords and property managers to end up on the wrong side of a lawsuit.

My question for investors: What is your protocol when entering one of these properties? 

I think this city is target to that since population will keep coming due to house affordability (getting away from miami) If you're looking for quick flip , you may have to look for a different exit strategy as different houses here has similar condition , you have some competitors .... you can go either with price reduction strategy, partnerships or use creative finance strategyGood luck

I'd recommend you have your financing or cash up front.