I strongly recommend getting involved with your local REI meetup groups so you can work out your pitch with help from other landlords.I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way without tone or facial expressions behind it. 

It's way easier when you have a turnover.My wife could manage this and she's hands off with the tenants. 

Looking on using Direct-Mail Marketing for Off-market properties, any recommendations on which real estate investor list to buy to target the Tampa Bay area? 

You're better off self managing or going with a local company with boots on the ground.

Cold calling is a great idea to get started, but maybe try connecting with local real estate groups or online forums too—they can sometimes have off-market deals.

To adapt, focus on refining your ARV and repair cost estimates, explore off-market deals, and consider creative financing strategies like seller financing or partnerships.

We've thought about trying to sell off each unit.

Loans are approved based off of the rental income of the property.

Essentially, instead of being able to write it off immediately, it lowers the purchase price for tax purposes, meaning depreciation will be calculated on a slightly lower amount over time.

Account holders can't take any write-offs personally for investments made in the 401k.