If you are in a beach market maximize the pool + exterior. 

I live in NYC but open to a lot of the mid-west/central markets given lower entry price.If you're looking to get started like myself, or even wants to invest together - feel free to reach out!

Beautiful property and the lender rate is great in this market.

The last few properties we have put on the market went under contract in under a week with multiple offers but they were priced right, were inline with the area but were done with quality and were in desirable areas.Unless you are dealing in a low-end market, a home warranty should be a standard inclusion especially for first time home buyers. 

In an article I read Michael Galpen of B of A says the housing market is stuck til at least 2026 if not longer.

You got bad advice from your prior accountant.You received rental income and it should have been reported.it seems like maybe he was lazy and/or doesn't understand rental concepts.The only exception is if he is paying 'under-market' for rent in which case the property would be considered personal use.I would fix the issue and charge him market rent. 

A higher cap rate indicates a better investment, as it means the property is generating more income relative to its cost.Our findings suggest that Reno is a good market for real estate investors, as it offers the potential for strong cash flow returns.

I know lumber has come down significantly and have been reading due to a slow down in the market there is over supply coming from the lumber mills. 

If you find the conditions or terms of the lease are unacceptable I will allow you to be released from our lease agreement .

Just make sure your LTR tenants keep their units nice, so your STR units' market well.