WFH Newbie trying to house hack in Florida

[Neil Alfredsson]

Hey all,

I'm looking to put 30-40k down and so looking for properties to rent under about $225,000 in Orlando/Tallahassee/Jax area. I'm pretty handy and want to dive into house hacking, and I'm also able to sustain myself and pay for expenses while I do it through my remote job. 

Are there other areas friendlier/easier to coordinate property management/getting general contractors? I have found some decent fixer-uppers on larger lots in the aforementioned cities, albeit in ok/mediocre neighborhoods.

How much of a factor is current "roughness" of a neighborhood as well? If I'm managing it remotely and also just renting it I don't really think that's an issue, as long as there's a rental market there.

Appreciate all the responses!