Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

You will need to search for off-market deals because they are the ones that aren't that desperate to sell versus the MLS where they want the money right away mostly due to buying another house immediately.

We also know several who got hit hard when lenders shut/slowed down during COVID.

Many investors have shown preference with avoiding tsunami zones and high risk flood areas as well as greater clarity on anticipated insurance costs as part of their search criteria and due diligence. 

He was slow on selling it, believing that all the money was mine instead of trying to close the deal quickly so I could do it again. so I ended up spending my profits on the monthly mortgage payments.

And lastly, I search FunishedFinder listings nearby, find comparable properties, and track the listed rent for a few months (does it increase, decrease?).

Several emerging neighborhoods present excellent opportunities, with 32204 and 32068 currently being standout, high-demand areas.Best of luck with your search!

Your best bet is to find your local REIA, which you can search for on nationalreia.org. 

Here are a few below:Generally, buying through your personal name can reduce the interest rate - commercial rates on LLC mortgages are usually higher but you can research thisMost LLCs on incorporation don’t have any credit so it may be difficult to find. a lenderIf you own the property in your personal name you are exposing yourself to more risk and will want to transfer the property into LLC as soon as you canIf you own property in your personal name and transfer to LLC the lender may not allow or can call the entire loanLLC or personal ownership you need insurance.If you search the forums for this topic using the magnifying glass feature in top right corner of your screen on BiggerPockets you will find a lot of discussion on "Quit Claim" "Buying through LLC", "LLC or not" etc....

I would search @Ben Anderson in the search bar up above.