Serving others is far more fulfilling than impressing others.

It serves to create a defined contract to point to if there are questions, you learn how the leases function, it's easier to collect deposits, if you sell your house to another investor you can show it's been rented out. 

@Michael L Dyer there is so much content from the podcasts and forums for FREE.

Will a bank see the same value that I do and be willing l do a DSCR loan based on LTR and STR on the same property?

- What goal is it serving for investors?

I want to buy this as an owner occupant, live there for a couple years then move on to something else as I could potentially create a lot of equity and the house would later fill my needs after I move out of serving my college student market.  

This has led more families to live together to stay in our beautiful city.Specifically, I'm interested in properties within the T3-0 and T3-L zoning areas.

This can serve as a passive method to accumulate the funds required to kickstart your investment journey.

I agree with others that looking at Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Perdido Key, and eastward is likely to serve you best.

---Send them a text confirming they are giving up claim to any & all personal possessions left behind and save their response.You could pursue them for damages in Small Claims Court, doubt they would show, but you would need their new address to properly serve them.