They are in the home buying process but may not find a home until next year.

My criteria is as follows:1- Primary goal is appreciation over the next 5/6 years, cashflow positive preferred but cashflow neutral at a min.2- Preferred portfolio - Duplex & SFH in TX or Duplex each in TX and FL.3- Area of interest - I-35 corridor by Austin TX and Cape Coral/Lehigh Acres FL.4- Focus is on new construction properties for obvious no immediate maintenance needs and Developer incentives on interest.I know Austin is a no brainer but I would like to get your expert opinion on Cape Coral/Lehigh acres FL area.

My goal is to invest in my first STR before the year ends.

Or are the lenders wanting to see a full year of them on your taxes before they'll count the income?

However, in 2-3 years, they will require regular trimming, which will cost money.

Looking to do something similar out in CO in the next few years!

Any home moved in must be no more than 10 years old.

Photographers spent a whole year trying to gain a foothold there. 

Both of which we have owned less than two years. 

Heather and I have been in real estate for almost 20 years, but not as investors.