I did quite a number of BRRRs a number of years back..When it came time for renewals, make ready and repairs that I realized I drank too much of the Kool-Aid at one setting.Basically, my  take in a condensed form is that don’t quit your day job with Rentals… actually Rentals might make you need an extra day job or three… 

You just described three very different markets that, particularly in the Tampa Bay area, can go neighborhood by neighborhood...street by street even.

If you’re starting from zero experience, you’ll want to break this into three main steps: planning, assembling the right team, and securing financing.First, start with research and feasibility.

There are three 2/1's and an efficiency.

I usually recommend focusing on three markets at a time.

We also self manage our three STRs plus one for another investor.   

After that, build up three to six months of savings, and then go back to putting 15% of household income into a Roth 401(k) if you have the option.

Commercial real estate can feel like a big leap, but it really comes down to three pillars: 1.

His reply was three or four words, totally direct.

I think three or four unit is your best financial bet.