I live in Miami so starting to invest in properties that are local will not be the best move.

For short-term rentals, the same would likely apply, assuming you offer what others don't AND you have a reliable way of screening for animals that cause excess trouble/mess OR pet owners who are not responsible.

If you're a person who likes to overcome challenges, create and manage projects, building could be for you.I personally go into each project looking to build it out, yet many times I've decided to simply just sell the property and move on the next project.   

Just moved into our place today and this will be a busy weekend, but maybe late next week.

While prices have definitely moved significantly higher in the last 5 years you can still be all-in (purchase + rehab) for $75k-$95k on a decent C/C+ rental that will appraise for $85k-$110k.It's a great market to BRRRR if you'r working with a team that understands what they're doing.

<insert fuming face here> I said I would think about how to move it with no intention on moving it at all.

Hey Cédric, totally can relate with you being from an expensive real estate market - I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

I noticed on the forums that many landlords do not find Zillow background check and credit check reliable.

The method has many moving parts.

Id like to take it out but if I do they would have to move as they now use it daily to access the upstairs.