There's great real estate events around the Tampa Bay area that attract investors and may be of value to you.

Here are some considerations to help you make an informed choice:Risk Tolerance: BRRRR projects frequently include more risk, particularly in the event that the refinancing fails to recover all of your money.

It can help safeguard your personal assets in the event of a lawsuit or liability claim that exceeds the coverage limits of your primary insurance policies.Tenant Acceptance Policy: Implementing a thorough tenant acceptance policy is crucial for selecting reliable tenants who are likely to pay rent on time, maintain the property, and adhere to lease terms.

Hi Laura, Here's my advice Attend Real Estate Networking Events, Join Online Real Estate Communities, Utilize Real Estate Investment Clubs, Network with Real Estate Professionals, Create a Professional Online Presence, Utilize Referrals, Partner with Experienced Investors, Attend Real Estate Auctions, Offer Value, and you know what's the last?

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.

Two events must happen for this to work:1 - The accumulated CF must equal the DP,...which means the property is now basically free since the recovery of the DP returns all of the cost to the REI. 

@Jerry Lakey, you are correct that any leverage = risk due to both less cash flow and possibility of wiping out all equity in the event of any decrease in value.

Fortunately, my career allows me to spend $2600 per month on rent in the event I can't find any tenants, but it would be seriously stretching my wallet without being able to save (This isn't including HOA, insurance, or any other fees- strictly mortgage payments).

Regardless of the market you choose, please make sure you have reliable boots on the ground (agent, contractor, handyman, bird dog) to check our potential properties and be able to respond in the event of an emergency. 

Check out Zillow hottest housing market of 2024: https://www.axios.com/2024/01/10/zillow-ranking-hottest-real...Cleveland is what I focus in, it's great market to focus on for cash flow and specific pockets have gone up 2x and upwards of 4x in the last 5-10 years even!