They would pay us, the management company a small non-refundable annual fee that is basically a third of their traditional deposit.

Tips include looking into the area, finding places growing, checking rent prices, and looking at loan choices.

Some people do extremely well with section 8 but if you are diving head first into it, you may want to start with a traditional rental first to get a feel for it. 

Good choices!

By the way, these are the choices I have:(OAPR) PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP ORDER APPOINTING PR/GDN(OAW) PROBATE ORDER ADMITTING WILL(ODPR) PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP ORDER DISCH PR/GDN(PBO) PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP MISC ORDER(PTPR) PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP PETITION DISCH PR/GDNThese are some "trust" categories:(TRNOT) NOTICE OF APPLICATION(TR) TRUST

@Eric FormillerSometimes it can help to decide where not to buy first then you'll have fewer choices of where to buy. 

Leaning towards a home equity loan or refi as choices since I've been turn down for Helocs due to DTI ratio which i find strange.

I've seen some posts arguing about design and color scheme choices that are in and out of style in rehabs and flips so I figured I would give my first hand advice.

While Ohio and Texas are good options, Tampa's balance of affordability, growth potential, and rental demand make it a fantastic choice.

You're in the right place to begin with, but the choice is yours.