I've watch Jerryll's free video training.

Miami is still doing well, Fort Myers is adjusting and has lower real estate than 12 months ago, etc..)My simple thought, for what it is worth, is choose a place to live and not invest in:  choose the location you and your family WANT to live in ( because of the schools, taxes, weather, other family there, etc...) and then buy and do real estate there (and get whatever licenses you need once you start third party management).I wish you well!

I am going to document costs and upload videos showing the construction process. 

Choosing a higher deductible MAY allow you to maximize cash flow, but as you know, every investor's situation is different. 

Quote from @Marc Shin: I saw a video by Miles Golden and he said you change transfer your primary mortgage to a HELOC, and then you can pay all your bills out of the HELOC and pay off your mortgage in 3-12 years. 

For context, downtown Alexandria performs super well as a rental market and bringing in $5.5k+ as the monthly rental income if you choose to move out of the househack in the future will be absolutely feasible (depending on the property of course).

On top of this if at all possible I’d recommend choosing specific neighborhoods to become an expert on as opposed to just thinking “anywhere in the San Antonio market could work”.

This video is a great start and includes a lot of sample images (good and bad).

My CPA provides his clients with a spreadsheet that includes tabs, detailed instructions, and videos on how to use it.

So choose wisely and good luck I like the passive nature myself of boat and RV storage.