If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

They have a large amount of bad debt that negatively affects their finances.  

Problem solved.Sure, but to get the attention of a US citizen, you can report his bad debt to the credit reporting bureaus and the next landlord gets notification.

This area may be better for a spec type owner occupant build.Based on experience, your first construction project will be a lot, but can be a huge learning experience.Not in a bad way, but it’s a lot to take on unless you have time, systems, and a GC you trust.That said...4.

The people who do own properties don't live in these neighborhoods and get no vote so the only Politicians who win in these areas are the ones who say "Landlord bad, Free Rent Good."

Ok, you have $5,000 of taxable income, at ordinary rates (the bad kind).Oh, it's completely worthless, you say, like $0 value?

It’s not hard, but it’s more hands-on unless you build systems:Automated rent collectionPre-set house rulesWeekly cleaning (either you or a cleaner)Clear communication expectationsOnce the systems are in place, it’s not bad.

Expect:Higher turnoverMore communicationMore house rulesMore wear-and-tearNot bad — just different.

more bad news....https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/imminent-threat-re...https://www.fox4news.com/news/plano-orders-evacuation-evana-...

I visited twice wasn't able to reproduce it and also had an HVAC technician take a look, as well, and he wasn't able to reproduce it, but my guess is that there really is a problem, as they swear up and down that it gets bad sometimes and I see no reason for them to make it up.