Interested in a meet up with like minded investors on Long Island.  

The Greater Phx area also has more places to expand, but be cautious of "island" developments that are separated from bigger cities. 

I have improved fair rental value and value by increasing the kitchen size; adding an island tearing down walls between the kitchen and dining area and living area, etc.It all depends on the particular property. 

Island time is a real thing. 

Saint Pete Beach and Treasure Island is not STR friendly in general.  

I live in an expensive market (Long Island), where breaking even or cash flowing on a property isn’t really possible right away.

Hey @Jerry Nogueras - I was in your shoes too, born in NYC, and lived between there and Long Island. 

I'm a 26 year old from Long Island hoping to acquire my first rental property by the end of the year.

I do the occasional Big Island deal - either side.

10k Course, Sub 2 an inner city boarding house, Cost Seg, Cook Islands Trust  Naa, you forgot a step: after the sub2 and before the cost seg you need a G6