I use $1 per sq ft per year as a rule of thumb, theoretically this should build up so when you need to replace the roof (or another big ticket item) you have the cash to do so.

But two flights out in one month adds up quick!

Does anybody know of a search engine that will pull homes from multiple sites, similar to the way orbitz.com or kayak.com does with flights?

Have you sold your BPCON ticket?

, CapEx (big ticket items that happen occasionally) and possibly management and HOA?  

Some things to keep in mind are: mortgage (unless all cash purchase), utilities, cap ex (term stands for capital expenditures meaning large ticket items such as roofs, windows, plumbing, etc.) monthly maintenance, HOA (home owners association) if necessary, legal, accounting, vacancy.

Capex may refer to the item itself like hot water heaters, roof's, appliances, etc - i.e. big ticket items that don't require monthly recurring replacement but also Capex can refer to the account or monies retained from proceeds for future (replacements).   

Just curious on what people would consider when thinking about rentability (when not there), direct flight access, beautiful scenery, nice golf courses, and boating opportunities perhaps.Thanks in advance,Tom 

So, not entirely free travel.I can buzz down the busy streets here in town, but after hours, there are "curzing zones" if you're caught on that street more than once going in one direction, you get a ticket for crusing, not reall free to travel.

With your accounting practice though you have something most people can't offer and if you truly find some good workarounds that most people don't know about well now you have a ticket into just about any real estate investor anywhere and probably every service provider to boot.