You won’t find many seller-financing deals here, so if you're looking to scale quickly, your next best option is the BRRRR method—using cash or hard money to acquire properties and DSCR loans to refinance into. 

Also, it often helps to connect with a local agent/do extensive due diligence on renovated/new construction properties to see what the property may sell for or appraise for (if doing BRRRR method) as that can impact the price you should pay.

I started by building a 12-door portfolio using the BRRRR method and self-managing initially.

thanks.Ask and answered already here https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1223534-boi-r... 

Does anyone have a template or method that they use in order to screen tenants effectively in order to reduce the risk of non payment and damage to the property? 

This is the Dave Ramsey method of investing that works better if you have large amounts of capital and are just looking for monthly income. 

I've been thinking a lot about Florida and I believe it's a great state for future potential investments such as purchasing and renting out (utilizing the BRRRR Method Of Course).

@Mitchell RosenbergAnother approach is the elimination method.

Well, not long ago somebody made a post about BRRR not being a good method at this point. 

Still use paper method for mileage logs.Tried QuickBooks several years ago but it was more complicated and I did not need the bells and whistles.