These are our first two rental property purchases.

My husband and I are approximately 6-12 months out from executing on our first real estate purchase.

@Frank Mongiello is a great choice for a real estate agent who works with real estate investors in South Florida and Central Florida

I am from the Chicago area and looking to purchase my first property in the next 3-6 months. 

They sell a 4 unit for close to 1 million dollars close to Jacksonville. they want 250k or 300k down. there's no upside. you can google the properties on biggerpockets and there isn't a lot of satisfaction. it's a slow return and get rich slow strategy. our focus is always as a builder to add maximum value, lower cost as low as possible, build and rent and build and sell the same product and raise prices to help investors out. we have a large market share and large purchasing power in our market in columbus ohio. the one strategy I never liked about turnkey new build brokerage companies like them and build2rent or others is they don't really build close to urban centers and most are single family homes. the numbers don't work on single family homes. if single family was the way to go more companies would be doing it. but by far the most common type of new construction built is three story walk up apartments.

If you have your business incorporated or at least a DBA Versium I've been told Versium is a solid choice for skiptracing. 

Why add an ADU if it can be purchased cheaper?

An duplex (main floor + basement suite) would be a great choice and you can decide if you will be living at the main floor or the basement.

Prices remain relatively low, but appreciation may be slower.Monroe: A mix of cash flow and appreciation potential, Monroe has become a popular choice for investors, especially in areas where new developments are popping up.Appreciation-Focused NeighborhoodsBallantyne: A well-established area with high demand, Ballantyne offers excellent long-term appreciation potential, though cash flow opportunities may be limited.South End: A booming urban hub with a vibrant retail and restaurant scene.

Quote from @Victor Yang: If I gift a house, what amount will go towards the lifetime gift limit, the amount i purchased the house for, or the current FMV?