I do like the built in leasing that apartments offers over the OG Cozy site, but I don't really want to pigeon hole myself into the apartments.com brand (or Zillow, or any other of the type) so I'm starting to use rent redi.

His good customer service convinced us to go with Kiavi over two other vendors offering similar rates.

If you move up into Pinellas/St Pete, Largo has some options.

The property sat on the market for a month before an offer came in, but the buyer backed out at closing.

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I know I could have a family member co-sign a mortgage with me but not sure the best way to approach that conversation and what incentives I’d be able to offer to make it worth while for them other then their “familial duties” haha. 

You can offer to buy these properties and assume the existing loan.  

These area are offering a good balance between appreciation and decent cashflow. 

FHA gets a bad rap because sellers and many agents think it's only for people who don't have the money so if I had 20 percent, but wanted to use FHA, I would present a proof of funds with my offer showing I have more money, but am using the FHA as a financial option so I can get an investment property as well somewhere else.