As we move into the summer of 2025, we want to bring you up to speed with key market changes affecting your rental investments in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and the greater SWFL region.Over the past two years, I have sent several market updates expressing my concerns with the rising inventory of properties for sale and the rise of rental inventory levels.

Whoever gave this person “women of the year award” should be sued for doing zero due diligence on this person

Guarantor shall remain liable under the terms of this Agreement for the performance of the Tenant, unless Landlord relieves Guarantor by express written termination of this Agreement.Landlord and Guarantor agree to waive trial by jury in any action or proceeding brought against each other on any matter arising out of the Lease Agreement or this Guaranty Agreement.If Landlord and Guarantor are involved in any legal proceedings arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall recover reasonable attorney fees, court costs and any costs reasonably necessary to collect a judgment.Guarantor agrees to pay a performance guarantee deposit in the amount of $___________ (refundable after Tenant legally vacates the unit and after all obligations under the Lease and this guaranty have been met).ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED LEASE AGREEMENT SHALL REMAIN THE SAME.

By attending these events, investors can not only find wholesalers but also build lasting connections that might lead to exclusive off-market opportunities.To maximize the benefits of these meetups, be open about your investment goals and express your interest in off-market deals.

Quote from @Jacob Bremer: I’m considering lending some money as a personal loan.

Another thing that might be an important factor is that I'm confident I could raise about $0.5mil in cash if I did want to bring on other investors who've expressed interest. 

I've found the best way to get the attention of a tenant who is behind on rent and ignoring you is to show up in person at their door and hand them a pay or quit notice. 

@Dhirendra Sharma I'm not an attorney, so definitely consult one — but here’s what we see as property managers working with hundreds of investors:Buying in your personal name:- Easiest to finance (especially with conventional loans)- Exposes your personal assets to liabilityBuying in an LLC:- Provides liability protection if properly maintained- Cleaner separation for taxes, partners, and long-term planning- Harder to get traditional financing — most investors use hard money or DSCR loans

Days primarily working at or on the property are not personal use days.

Renting properties for STR does not come with the upsides of tax savings, appreciation, equity build up, etc.I agree with the sentiment expressed by others that diving straight into STR, especially with a property that is cashflow negative as a long-term rental (LTR) or through arbitrage, can pose risks.