What may have also contributed to a drop in the official unemployment rate is the government’s huge rescue package for small businesses (“Paycheck Protection Program”) that gives them forgivable loans if they keep paying workers regardless of whether they are actually working.

@Joseph Barnes ,Something you'll need understand about being a landlord versus being a short term rental host is that as a STR host you're crossing over into another industry: hospitality, on top of being a property owner.A short term rental is expected to be fully furnished as well as fully stocked with a coffee brewer, pots, pans, utensils, dishes, cups / glasses, flatware, towels, soap / shampoo, other bath items, bed linens, ... even some basic food items like breakfast cereals, canned items, etc.

It's given me some food for thought.

AAA will not cover our relocation fees, because we didn't pay for that in the AAA homeowners package we chose.

Good access to the lakes, great food options, and unbeatable access to the bike infrastructure. 

Also, the local airport worked a deal with the largest travel package company in the U.K. to bring flights to Orlando- Melbourne International Airport, which will bring many European visitors, and will impact the county.

Just food for thought.

I found out mine charges a $19-29/month tenant package which includes epayment, 1 lock out every 6 months, 24/7 hotline for repairs (which they also include in the fee for owners).

That’s fine to have a VA loan as that’s Part of your benefits package but you should still put aside money for reserves, vacancy, and the basic repairs and upgrades of the home. 

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $160,000

Cash invested: $60,000

Purchased portfolio of four small homes on one street from two sellers. Use ...