Over 75% of US cities have less than 10K people so the city staff and planning dept are very accessible and are a great free resource to understand zoning and where your vision can fit into their community.

If you feel bad and want to save people money, start with a free pre-screening.

If you ever have any questions or need any tips or info, feel free to reach out. 

I have contacts for long and short term managers in the Tampa/ St Pete/ Lakeland area. 

Most leases are for 6 months only and they do run promotions like first month free rent.- I got used washer/dryer from them.

Sometimes I've heard of PMLs doing "creative" financing like this where maybe they do a very short-term loan that can be paid back once you sell the land.

Gene,Feel free to reach out and ask me any questions you want I am very familiar with DSCR.

If you have any more questions especially having to do with financing these future projects, feel free to DM me. 

For example, include thoughtful amenities like a welcome basket, free snacks, or local guidebooks.

The owners of 100+ unit complexes are not individuals who will be swayed to sell by a good offer or the need to cut short term losses.