@Josh LansberryWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

I am hoping to make connections to learn more about this market, which neighborhoods to focus on, as well as learn some pro tips as I begin my investing journey.To note, I have begun the loan pre-approval process and have a dedicated agent that is eager to find me a great property. 

I intend to rent out the units by room to college students (does it sound like this would work in this area and what are some general tips/things I should look out for?).

Now IF you have all those bases covered, my tips are: Take GREAT pictures and for the love of all that is holly please no close ups, wide angel pics.

@Ned CareyThanks for the tip!

The base is $17.20, plus tips.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:Financing: Since you’ll be starting your internship soon, lenders may look at your projected income or require a co-signer until you have a longer work history.

And I seriously doubt any non profits are money laundering, but then again neither is Joe the Barber LLC or Betty's Property Management LLC (which, especially if they are Single Member LLC's--which flow to the 1040 without any tax return for the entity--are already identified to the government computers at the IRS.If you want to swim with the big fish you have to get wet.Maybe the resident agents will offer to fill this out as a service for $50 to $100 (???)

As someone who has helped many new hosts get started, I’ve compiled all the essential tips and strategies into a simple step-by-step guide.

im looking to get into a house hack in either there or venice, or even palmetto, still just looking but would like to be educated when i do decide to make the move, any tips are appreciated, also if you need any help let me know!