I personally like Zillow for screening and listing my units then once I have a signed lease, I move them over to Avail which is much more robust for managing tenants (if you're self-managing which I recommend starting out).

The Tampa Bay area continues to experience robust growth, driven by its thriving job market, world-class amenities, and unparalleled quality of life.

I would suggest doing a trust if possible, as it provides more robust protections than a normal LLC would. 

Definitely check in with my strategic lender since 2003 @Joseph Chiofalo they have some exceptional FHA programs and he is one of the best in the business.

If you keep in mind all the aforementioned and you understand/respect the culture, being very strategic and resourceful there is a great chance you will land on the good side of this.

Situated in Houston's vibrant inner loop, it ranks among the city's most coveted and rapidly expanding neighborhoods.Job Growth: Houston is expected to add approximately 57,600 jobs in 2024, continuing its trend of robust employment growth.

It's just a matter of putting the right team of strategic partners and equity/debt partners together in your capital stack to make the deal work!

Top Landlord-Friendly States: Texas: Pros: Strong property rights, swift eviction processes, no state income tax, and a robust economy.

The U.S. has no Strategic Oil reserve to use for political reasons in 2024.  

At that point we needed something more robust.