Make sure you consider all expenses since HOA and management costs tend to be high for oceanfront/beach properties.

I read a lot, and I tend to collect a lot of information instead of acting on it, and with the help of this community that is what my 2016 will be all about!

Homes tend to increase in value even as the actual structure goes down in value this is because of inflation.  

Sometimes I see boards become frustrated with off-site owners/investors that don't follow move-in procedures and if your tenants aren't familiar with the community rules (which is your responsibility to inform them of) that tends to annoy board members.

@Isaac Jones, investors (or most mentors in general) tend to like people who are PASSIONATE, willing to learn and listen well.

I'm actually taking it on a very personal level, as I tend to be quite the "let me think it over" type of gal myself.  

I tend to look at real estate investing the same way as I look at investing in stocks.  

I tend to get to overwhelmed with all the data or just looking for that PERFECT deal.

When staff get little positive feedback from tenants or owners they tend to burn out***Having said all that I own tons of rentals and require my managers to bill me for their fee, repairs, and services. 

Local supply houses tend to be much more vibrant on products they carry.