Additionally, consider operational costs like cleaning, staffing, and marketing, as they can quickly add up.For management, outsourcing to a professional property manager or leveraging tech platforms for bookings and operations could streamline things, especially if you plan to scale.

Also if any NJ agents that are familiar with using these and transitioning out of them can reach out for some advice and education that would be great seeing that I will need an investor Friendly agent over here to help guide me through everything.

I'm a full time agent and investor in the area that works a ton with VA buyers and i LOVE helping people house hack, it is definitely my favorite strategy and my passion helping people do it.

Real Estate agent Alysa Bunting is a great contact in that area.

That said there are some nuances and requirements to property implement interest tracing so ensure you talk to your tax professional ahead of time and keep the funds movement as clean as possible. 

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Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I would start speaking with residential / commercial agents and property management companies close by and get a feeling if something closer by will meet your criteria.

Central Florida is a solid market with strong rental demand, especially in growing areas like Orlando, Tampa, and Lakeland.Focus on building relationships with local agents, lenders, and property managers—they’ll help you identify good deals.

Like Agents who say they are in the million dollar club.. well when houses were 50k each that was something you know 30 plus years ago..