Contrary to multiple letter writing campaigns and already being historically the 4th highest state an overall tax burden according to the Tax Foundation, Vermont‘s legislature has apparently just increased the state M&R tax to 12% which appears to bump it up to the 4th most taxed state in the country for short term rentals, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures: 1.

While I am not a fan of log homes or all wood interiors, that style still plays well here in the rental market. 

I purchased several new construction rentals in Florida and I have made some good connections.

BiggerPockets is an amazing platform and inspired me further to dive into long-term rental idea.

We totally get the premise behind the Brrr method but at the same time, if you can utilize the same cash principle to buy a bigger, better rental house that will appreciate well over time due to location, wouldn't it also make sense to consider using the cash house equity for this bigger location house to be refinanced later at a lower rate and take the equity out of the better location house then and use the equity later?  

They are actually neighbors to my parents rental so we have some relation to them. 

I am interested in beginning my real estate journey with short term rentals abroad, more specifically studio apartments in major metro cities around the world. 

You're not going to see much appreciation or rental increases. 

One thing I wanted to do was to get some advice on opportunities that would add the most value to the home as I'll be looking to refinance after making a few updates.Since I'm a little unfamiliar with what would give me the most "bang for my buck", I figured it'd be worth it to share my Zillow rental post, give my thoughts to you guys, and see what you all come up with since I'm a day one newbie here...https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/698-Bridal-Ave-Jacksonville-FL-32205/316819570_zpid/?

I've been actively house flipping and investing in rental properties.Outside of real estate, I enjoy caving exploration and scuba diving.Excited to learn and connect with you all!