@Khaled El Khoury One thing to consider is Texas, Florida, and Arizona which everyone is recommending, all have one thing in common-oppresive heat.

I don't think we won the housing market heated up even more than it already is The most areas of the country.That's probably not what you wanted to hear but that's my two cents worth.

We lived in manatee/sarasota area for ten years and decided it was time to get away from the crowd and heat!

If I install solar, I can get my electricity bill down to $150 a month which includes the cost of running the pool and heating it.

For a STR, you are heating, cooling, providing WiFi etc.

I add a human element to my tenant/landlord interactions.   

Hey everyone, I want to say thank you for all the great advice this forum has given me so far. Im trying to buy my first 4plex right now. The seller has given an estimate for what he pays for gas/water/electric. Wh...

The one element that I am still struggling with is the "Cleaning" communication on it, so once I figure that out I'll let you know, ha.

I am mostly aware of the work that needs to be undertaken for any given area in terms of zoning, deed restrictions, IRC, etc.For business plan purposes, I am needing paid, professional assistance to provide high-level descriptions of required elements, along with cost estimates for the development of infrastructure and site planning, optimized for efficiency (house structures themselves are already designed). 

Hi Ryan,Yes, "heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning” is covered under sec. 179, which allows you to write-off that purchase in year 1.