It’s a smart way to ease your out-of-pocket burden and get your foot in the door.One popular strategy—especially if you're single—is the "rent by the room" approach.

I'm eager to learn more and begin my rental real estate portfolio when the right opportunity arises.

Brokers have become more popular with the flexibility they afford if they do shop the loan with multiple avenues. 

That rule of thumb was popularized at a time when the macro-economics of the housing market yielded the 1% rule more often.Even still, most markets are probably in the 0.5% to 0.8% range for rent to price ratio.

Without financial skin in the game, there’s often little accountability, and when personal issues arise, you’re left holding the bag.In cases like this, it’s crucial to separate roles clearly.

Contrary to popular belief on these forums, a GOOD PM will save you money and headaches, not the other way around. 

Make sure you check the market satuation out as many popular STR markets are experiencing significant drops in tourism, which is leading to increasing vacancies, forcing owners to cut prices:(

If you want to sell, call a popular realtor, they'll get you the best price.

Must be local here in Maricopa You can check Google and Facebook—those are the most popular places to find reviews for real estate CPAs.

Totally understand your concerns — the Orlando/Davenport area is popular, but with how crowded the STR market is getting (plus those rising insurance costs), it's smart to explore other options.