We went out of town late October to a wedding in the Keys and came back to find out we had a break in and our kitchen appliances were stolen.

One piece of advice - stay with the bigger towns and top tourist areas, like Ambergris Caye, Placencia and San Ignacio.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good LuckPaul

My main goal is to buy some condos/town homes and rent them out to generate cash flow.

To a landlord of residential properties holding a house is simply holding inventory and inventory should be able to be moved and replaced to grow any business.An airport can change flight paths, bus routes can be changed, traffic patterns can change that increase traffic or make access more difficult, nearby zoning changes effect surrounding properties, there is an endless list of obsolescence factors that effect a residential property that can not be controlled.

.· Adding a studio in the attic, below average chance of getting a variance from the town, and it will increase expenses.· Adding a 3rd bedroom to the 2 bedroom unit, again need town approval and will increase expenses Lost rent during work, construction cost, but would generate about $300 more a month in rent.· What about short sale?

The market is strong, good job outlook, and sound economy.My concern is that with so many other units in the complex that I lose control of the condition and pricing on those competing units.

Real businesses are proud of what they offer and eager to tell you all about it in a forum where you are in complete control.

Hi CarolinaI am from a smaller town, and I am just looking to increase my volume of potential deals by including some other nearby areas.

Should the upfront rent money be held in the PM's account, or should I be in control of the account?