It is very hard to find deals that can cash flow and generate a cash bonus in todays market with the current rents.To give you perspective: I bought a home for 200k or so, renovating for another 240k.

Trust me, out-of-state investors do this all the time here, and it works like a charm.Oh, and here’s a little bonus you might not have considered: buying in Florida means you also get access to some of the best beaches in the country.

If you want to go the extra mile, adding something like Netflix or Disney+ is a nice bonus, especially for families or higher-end guests, but it’s not a must.Cable TV?

I turned the extra room without a bathroom into a workout room as a bonus amenity.

Bonus points if they could set me up with a LOC!

Highlight nearby conveniences and any neighborhood growth to attract interest.Focus on framing the size as a bonus that buyers get more space and value for their money compared to smaller homes.

There is no limit, they do monthly/yearly bonuses and pretty much they make it able to make money to invest in real estate.

You now can use Bonus Entitlement, or Tier 2 Entitlement. 

Bonus question: Should I execute the leases under the business name and tenant’s name, or should the leases be in my personal name and the tenant’s name, considering the loan is in my name?

Find you an agent with a team behind him of solid general contractors, lenders, and property managers as well as other necessary contacts that will make navigating the best neighborhoods for solid rentals that will help you achieve what your looking for (Under $180K for SFH and/or a duplex, cashflow, and $1500 - $2000 in monthly rent) Here is one extra bonus to add into the mix for your criteria..