The weight of my failures bore heavily upon me, casting a shadow over every aspect of my life.In the midst of my darkest moments, when it felt like I was drowning in despair, I found myself at a crossroads, teetering on the brink of surrender.

A suggestion, subject to your local laws:"As time is of the essence of this Agreement, a resident’s failure to pay a security deposit or any move-in fee prior to move-in is a breach of the rental agreement."

Lots of failures and lots of learning lessons.

It also states that failure to honor the rules and regulations can result in a fine or even termination of tenancy. 

I wouldn't doubt if the failure ratio is 95% of those trying to be investors.

Quote from @Richi Brown: Well done.I'm curious to know why you would consider OOS STR when the in-state MTR was a failure?

We're currently in California and invest exclusively out of state in the Midwest.Happy to connect and share all the failures success tips tricks and tools if you're interested.Reach out connect and DM.

;) And, believe it or not, that's a big step up from the "Holy Crap No Way That's Crazy I'm Going to Lose All My Money and My Kids Won't Go to College and I'll Be a Failure" stage I was at previously.I'd like to connect with others in the Tampa area who have experience purchasing homes through the Hillsborough foreclosure auction.

Begin modestly, take measured chances, and absorb failures as well as victories.

Your main problem here is your own failure to raise the rents on every lease renewal consistent with, at least, inflation.