Minimum bedroom square footage requirements come into play (a quick google search shows Texas having an 80sqft minimum size requirements for a single occupancy bedroom).  

Good news, you may be able to take accelerated bonus depreciation / expenses repairs immediately and get a tax advantage from thisBad news, you still need to deal with this issue from tenant/PM.I found this thread from @Bob Beach helpful where he shares some read flags on property managers. 

Here’s an example of bonus depreciation.One way that you can still benefit from a cost segregation study is by utilizing the Short-Term-Rental (STR) strategy on your property.

I believe the play is to either improve the existing building and raise rents or the zoning allows for apartment buildings and the lot is considerably big, so maybe build new.

Bonus: You get to stop paying any fees related to the FL LLC.

I do think bonusing her on getting and or maintaining 95% occupancy is a good incentive.

As Jonathan mentioned, this is a technique for experienced investors, not something a beginner should play around with.

Just your basic 20% down get a loan, etc.I know there are 84 other variables that come into play in making the decision.Does the think tank here have any general pieces of advice?

Having said that, they know how the game is played and that they are messengers for their clients whether that is the buyer or seller.

The safer play is to use financing with healthy contingent reserves built into the loan.The other reason why I recommend using financing (and believe this is more important) is the banking relationships you will build through the process.