Additionally I would add a benefit for you is that you're in great area to be able to invest locally and can invest in your own back yard as they say.

As such, partnership agreements are something that I have been wrestling with the last month or two.Thankfully, there are a number of different templates out there for you to adjust.

I would like to use this life adjustment as a catalyst for my entrance into real-estate. 

It has almost zero benefit to have it to just represent yourself. 

We're right next to CA but get the benefits of no state income tax, 4th lowest property taxes, much more friendly landlord/tenant laws, no serious weather, proximity to Lake Tahoe, stable job growth/population growth, etc. 

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!

Many lenders allow for low-down-payment options if the rental income covers the loan.You’re approaching this deal thoughtfully, but be sure to communicate the benefits of your offers clearly to overcome resistance from the seller's representative.

Before you file your petition to the value adjustment board, you may want to look at what they have valued your property at to see if it is overvalued.

I prioritize appreciation, tax benefits (rental property expenses, depreciation), ability to use leverage, and passing on generational wealth with real estate. 

My strategy is to hold it long-term, leveraging the steady rental income while benefiting from potential appreciation.