I made some nice curb appeal improvements, added parking spot rentals, added the U-haul dealer, improved internet presence, advertised in local papers and are affiliated with MySpareFoot.

I have thought about that, but most of the rooms have a few drywall spots that I do not have experience making repairs on.

Both @Kyle Mccaw & @Michael McKinney are spot on which cities in these counties we are finding good investment deals.

When your googling how to get blood out of hardwood, ok than talk to me about a "tenant nightmare".... 

I work on most of the southwest Florida gulf coast area and there are some awesome long term hold spots that I personally have some investments and have helped other invest as well!

But given this is my first time, I wanted to ask if anyone's had experience with this and if there are any blind spots to my thinking. 

Hi All,Any one have a good cabinet spot?

I’ve observed that those who actually seem to have time freedom achieved through real estate have done two things:1) Built up a $1.5-$2M portfolio at minimum.2) Paid off said portfolio.It’s the accumulation of wealth, yes, but also the lack of leverage that, per my observation, seems to be the source of real, lasting freedom.Sure there will be plenty of exceptions, but most who aren’t in this spot are simply working in the business of RE, in some form or fashion.

Whatever you decide, you're in an amazing spot!!

John,I am in Florida as well and both TN & AL are both great spots to buy a MF property.