In Florida, some local ordinances limit the number of occupants in a rental home based on the number of rooms.

I have found that they markets are completely over saturated and state and local governments are continuing to implement laws making it more difficult.

Preferably a local bank or credit union in the SE FL area that is friendly to real estate investors.

So I may not be a good fit for what you're looking for if you want a local tax office location to walk in with your paperwork. 

Start attending local real estate meet ups in your market.

However, here are some considerations:Permitting: Unpermitted structures are often a red flag for lenders because they may not meet local building codes or safety standards.

To cover our expenses now, I work as an SEO strategist at a digital marketing agency helping law firms grow their number of leads using local and national SEO strategies.Lately I've been going through the BP "SMARTER course" and some of the webinars.

This was found on the local MLS.

I can help you explore refinancing options in the future to lower your interest rate, especially if market conditions improve.Living in the property for 18 months while renting a room can help you offset mortgage payments and reduce living expenses.This strategy also gives you time to understand the local rental market and plan for full rental income after you move out.Fixed-Rate vs.

My research on being a landlord has reignited my interest in real estate investment.I hope to buy a property locally in the next six months and then expand to another state within a year.