That could actually be more expensive then you realize.You also have to factor in time.

I've read (all my knowledge is theoretical) that tenants on government assistance can be really rough on properties (I also see that as painting with a broad brush) but the government assistance side of that is pretty stable income, and it doesn't seem terribly difficult to raise rent either, just requires 60-days notice instead of 30. 

They always have great input and knowledge that they share. 

I want to grow my knowledge on rehabs for the properties I get in so that I can at least get a rough estimate in my head while walking the properties with my investors.

Thank you for that insight.I am interested in Florida as its where I would like to move to in time.

To be a successful RE investor requires a fair amount of knowledge.  

I'm not knowledgable in this space I was told to connect with a commercial attorney.

lol  (were up in the Dallas are though).After reading the posts (Joel, seems that you are knowledgeable but, all/most of your initial questions were already answered/provided in the original posting, need to read it through!)..

Your success will be aided by utilizing local knowledge, assembling a solid team, and keeping up with laws and market trends. consultation with experts in both nations, such as tax consultants and real estate attorneys,

After a few years of doing this and saving aggressively I started doing BRRRRs with the capital and knowledge I had gained.I think it would be hard going from a single family to larger multi-family deals but anything is possible