Regarding property management, utilizing local property managers can save you time, and using PropStream effectively for filtering properties by distress level and location will certainly help with finding stronger deals.

I'm not local to the area, and am not familiar with operating expenses for these types of projects. 

Just be sure to check the local regulations before diving in.

Am I not allowed to use the SAFMR rate and MUST use the local comps instead?

I knew I wanted a HELOC, so asked my local CU about it while I was waiting for settlement.

., missing property taxes or HOA fees), unreliable rent estimates, and the time-consuming process of manually calculating metrics like cash flow or ROI.Platform Preference: A web-based platform would work well for in-depth analysis, but a mobile app would be crucial for on-the-go research and quick evaluations, especially when touring properties.Wish-List Features: A tool that integrates local market data (rental demand, appreciation rates, or vacancy rates) and offers scenario modeling (e.g., "What happens if I increase rents by 10%?")

Quote from @Stuart Udis: The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) recently acquired a 360 unit 12 story multi-family building for $24M and  a local news outlet  reported on the building.  

I’d recommend starting with local value-add deals to get a feel for the challenges of managing rehab projects.

I don't have any specific contacts, but I do see several people posting on a few STR facebook groups local to Orlando, you might try there.

The first international route from Houston to our local airport opens in April of next year, so we're going to heavily target US buyers.