Since you're looking to expand into Florida and other states, I'd recommend starting by narrowing down your focus:Market Research – Florida has great opportunities, but each state and city has different laws, taxes, and demand drivers.

If you had to start over today with limited resources, what strategy would you focus on- Would you start with house hacking, BRRRR, wholesaling, or another strategy?

I definitely wouldn’t mind the help with my rehabs and getting started with property management.

I am starting out part time and looking to park my license with a brokerage.

So guess which route I started with? 

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

@Christin Dorfling it's not if you're willing to go there as needed at least to get started - build a network, go to meetups, walk properties, meet people, etc..  

As with most people starting out - having the 20%-30% equity to put in the deal is the challenge. 

Being a broker in Western Washington and an investor in Tacoma, I completely understand the challenge of getting started in this market.

@Robert Ok I think it would be advisable to start your REI journey with a "Deal".