Verify employment and call previous landlords to avoid tenants with red flags.Rent Setting: Research comparable rentals in your neighborhood to ensure your rent is competitive.Use Technology: RentRedi is a great choice.

Plus, compared to other parts of Florida, the Panhandle is still relatively affordable, making it a great option for first-time investors or those looking to diversify their portfolio.Another huge perk is Florida’s no state income tax and landlord-friendly laws, which make it easier to manage and profit from rental properties.

In answer to your question- Yes, I hope to buy and hold here and flip when possible.

Denver is very expensive for a new guy who doesn't have loads of capital so a market like Missouri for example is intriguing for far cheaper real estate but then Id either have to move, improve the property remotely or simply buy and hold as a rental for X time. 

The management companies & local investors usually lease places up within 1-2 weeks max (depending on if you want to hold out of higher rents) How would you think about leasing these out? 

Remember this is a marathon......That said are you planning to flip, hold(short or long term?)

I want to be a investor buying and holding as well as fix an flips.

As a Ny'er We chose to invest completely OOS as Ny landlord tenant laws are not the best if you are considering holding long term. 

So even on our small Denver condo, worth $300k right now, if we hold that for 15 years, that thing should be worth $535k.

Idaho says, “hold my beer.”You go Idaho!