That will largely help to determine the right fit in the landlord market for someone with a portfolio. 

Of course, there's no perfect right or wrong answer, it will be different for all but make sure you do what is comfortable for you and what fits your goals. 

but with that said, it seems like you're assuming OP will be able to have a high performing / top performing STR (which i think we would all agree would beat unleveraged market returns.) 

Im typically ranked in the top 200 agents in my entire state with most of my business coming from BP.

The upper story and deck of the residence come out over the top of the motel forming kind of an exterior corridor or breezeway that pops out on the front of the building. 

And especially if you're starting out, it's a great way to force yourself to be on top of things and not become lazy or complacent with your investment.

But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

HI @Kaushik SarkarI would suggest going to the top of the page under LENDERS and then answering a few questions and from there you will be connected with 3-5 lenders and you can discuss whatever you want there. 

My family actually have some properties in FL, and I have also researched this area quite a bit and I saw it might fit my strategies.