The property is located in Ft.

Where were the properties located?

There are so many dynamics like specific location, size, square footage, type of home, ARV, utility hooks and a dozen other things.  

@Philip Feinstein I don't think the location of the CPA matters provided that they have a solid background in Real Estate and software/tools to support you remotely.There are 20+ real estate CPAs commenting in this forum.

This takes forethought and planning that you can search the forums about.I think you will find your potential seller financing path challenging - not for what it is, but for trying to find those properties that will fit your timing, as well your scenario - whether it being the right size, condition, location, the right terms, etc. 

I am seeking insights and recommendations from the community regarding potential locations in and around Orlando where full duplexes might be more readily available within my budget.My plan is to house hack, and based on my initial calculations, I anticipate an extra expense of $1.5K beyond rental income to cover the mortgage.

As you're considering forming an LLC, you're on the right track for managing your investment.Now, let's talk location.

Where are you located?

Then you would have that leasing expense all over again.We actually sometimes like to pay the leasing brokers more so they push our site harder than others.If you have an A location and A parcel shape then typically lots of tenants fight for the site to lease it or buy it and leasing broker has to do less work for fee involved and rent per foot higher most times.

Location is 5/1012th Property(Beaufort, SC)List Price: $389,999Purchase Price: $367,000Financing: Cash4br/2.5ba, 2100 sqft house in a pretty damn good location.