Build a strong team, including a knowledgeable realtor, lender, and contractors, and spend time understanding your local market dynamics, especially in areas like Orlando or Tampa where demand is strong.

Run the numbers as if you leased the property from him at 10% x the value of the home( not including 1,000 acres) in lease payments @60% occupancy.

I was in a similar position a few years ago, but fortunately got married and our combined incomes helped us qualify for a larger house hack.We're on our second one in NOVA, Alexandria to be exact, and instead of rent by the room, we are renting out our walkout basement on Airbnb to monthly guests.That said, we have a number of friends doing well with rent by the room across NOVA, though they're purchasing homes with 5+ rooms or finding homes that can be renovated to include that setup.I'd recommend attending meetups such as the one I cohost, NOVA REI or Cashflow Breakfast Club or any of the others to meet those who are house hacking.

My interests includes but is not limited to co-listing Airbnb, short term, medium term or long term rental properties just to include a few.

If you are going to share lease edits  brought on by local landlord tenant legislation updates make sure to include the location but I suspect edits influenced by tenant interaction will be most helpful to those who read these forums. 

I just wanted to quickly clarify what the $149/year cost for Lula includes.

It included a Google Voice phone number, and the scammer answered calls pretending to be me, using my real name.

I like new construction since there isn't any deferred maintenance and the properties should be relatively maintenance free for the first couple years (although it's good to include maintenance/repairs in your pro forma and maintain reserves just in case). 

However, the whole point of making money is to live a better life, which includes caring for family.

This gem is had vinyl windows, some refreshed baths and kitchens, a newer roof, sleek vinyl siding, and brand-new furnaces and hot water heaters installed in 2023.