Instead of focusing on move-in-ready rentals, consider fixing up a cheaper property (BRRRR method) to add value and boost cash flow.

@Alejandro Martinez I'm a fellow Canadian from just down the QEW from you (Hamilton) and moved to Orlando just over 5 years ago to invest in real estate full-time. 

Quote from @Michael James Hamlin: We just moved to Baldwin county and we are looking to network/partner up with other professionals in new construction, fix and flip or commercial.

But I found out my neighbor who moved out to help her father, is planing to rent her place next door to me.

I think the first step would be to contact a lender and figure out our best options moving forward.

Covering the mortgage isn’t an issue, but I’m considering factors like: Multi-Family: House hacking would help offset costs right away, but I’d likely need to put money into renovations upfront.Single-Family: Easier move-in with no immediate renovations needed, plus potentially lower tenant turnover once I rent it out For those who have been in a similar situation, what did you choose and why?

Thanks but you won't be making any money on a new build because in so cal there is no land to build  same in miami where I moved to from columbus.

Let me know how it works out with them, wondering if they are a reliable source.

You’ve taken strong steps by hiring a reliable cleaner and listing the property across multiple platforms.

So advice to get the house against him and he will move out on his own is HIGHLY unlikely.