From there, you can research through zillow/redfin whatever but your best bet would be to find an investor/agent (I a one but based in Fort Lauderdale) who can guide you through the process.

You might also look into learning about BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), a popular method for scaling a portfolio.Network Locally: Engaging with local investors and attending meetups in markets like Dallas or Fort Worth can provide insights and connections that are invaluable.You'll find that momentum grows quickly.

I'd normally also suggest Marshall, Black Mountain, and Old Fort, but many of these towns were heavily impacted by Helene.

Plus each house sitting empty for t months seems wasteful.)But it’s hard to find a warm but not hot and humid location.

Purchase price: $69,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $120,000 Summer 2018, I took on this off-market fixer-upper in the Polytechnic area of Fort Worth.

I'm looking to do something similar in Fort Mill, SC and would like to get some guidance.

@Diana Teng I live in Fort Worth but I would highly recommend Ohio for rentals at this time.

Has anyone found a property manager in south Florida (that covers Fort Lauderdale) that they really like? 

Having a solid contractor who can give you bids helps for sureLessons Learned:I have had a couple of clients out of state not fly out and see their property in person & then be disappointed about some things after closingGeneral Tips:I'm sure you are well versed in the Dallas Fort Worth market but this is a nice little tool to have https://www.areavibes.com/ this website gives you a nice overview of streets and zip codes and a total livability score. 

Hello All -My hub of properties is in Tampa but I do have some managed further South and my vendors are not as strong with less market presence in Fort Myers and Naples.