In the meantime, just focus on filing the vacany of the first property you bought and get familiar with what it's like to own a rental property first.  

My primary focus is on properties in Miami and the surrounding areas, including Homestead, as I’m familiar with the market here.

I am familiar with this area.

Quote from @Hunter Hanlon Taylor: Hey, all, is anyone familiar with any good contractors near the Columbus, Ohio area who would be good for various updates I need done on my STR this winter? 

I'm not sure how familiar you are with the state. 

Also would you focus on a specific target market you are familiar with and know the comps like the back of your hand and have boots on the ground ?

If you need me delete my posts I have no problem I am not trying to give you a bad review.I was offering my opinion based on knowing you are "Not a lender" so for me seasoning and being familiar with guide lines is crucial in offering an investor the right guidance and direction for financing.

===========The remainder of this Part 1 comment is written for newer investors who are not familiar with the three terms.Example.

>There are MANY landlords with properties on the west coast and in the New England states, that deal with negative cashflow - but, depend on appreciation to make their rentals "profitable".I am very familiar with west coast markets and investors on the west coast market typically only have negative cash flow if they recently purchased or recently did a high LTV extract of value.  

I am not too familiar with the way google images works.