Folks will generally have a fantastic rental strategy but they don't fit the lense of regular guidelines.

Just make sure your PM has excellent accounting practices in place as trust accounting can get out of control fast.

The bottom floor is a permanent STR.At this point, living on the top floor of an STR no longer fits my life and while it has been somewhat profitable depending on the month, I can no longer handle the hassle of management and would be taking a loss if I used a standard airbnb property manager. 

I know an excellent realtor in Waco.

All our statutes can fit on a few pages.

Based on your comments, you are at risk of  gravitating towards the lower tier neighborhoods where the spreadsheets will suggest cash flow is better but excel spreadsheets don't tell the whole story. 

It's very sprawled out, it's a bunch of different pockets and growing suburbs.It's an excellent area, enough to where I'm heavily invested in it.

Here’s how to take it further:Follow up consistently - If someone responds, follow up every few weeks to see if they have new deals that fit your criteria.Be specific - Clearly outline your preferred property type, location, condition, and price range to make it easier for wholesalers to keep you in mind.Build relationships - Try setting up a phone call instead of just texting.

With Tampa's strong rental market, house hacking can be an excellent way to start building wealth.Good luck!

Finally, ask if they would be interested in receiving notifications the next time you have a deal that you think fits their criteria.Real Estate Clubs & Networking EventsAs good as it is to reach out to new contacts by email or phone, nothing beats face-to-face networking.