Quote from @Zeona McIntyre: Hey @Blake Winiecki I imagine you live in Florida but I would reconsider investing the area for one main reason - climate change.

Preferably out of state near Charlotte NC where our daughter lives.  

HelloMy name is Sylla,I live in the greater DMV area.I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.Thank you.

Just the other day I was able to close for a seller who is living in Taiwan and I'm located in Utah.

You will enjoy the serenity of rural living, complete with a large cleared backyard perfect for homesteading, gardening, or recreation.

This has been interpreted to mean "any increase in tenant expense to live there".

Hypothetically, if I found a property with strong rental demand, the income could cover loan payments, operating expenses, and generate a modest positive cash flow.While this example involves upfront risks, the idea would be to leverage my father’s expertise as a contractor to minimize renovation costs, boost the property’s value, and create a long-term asset that appreciates over time.

One thing that DSCR is not really set up for is if the property is "Subject to" meaning not move in ready/live able.

Text isn't an officially acceptable way of relaying this information here.On the somewhat rare occasion when I deduct from a security deposit, I send an itemized list of the expenses deducted to the tenant's new address via certified mail. 

Unless you want to live in that district, I would avoid any and all purchases in an area like that.