We prefer no debt (we are not from the US originally).

@Keith Groshans, consider a real estate debt fund and reinvest the monthly dividends.

Quote from @Collin Hays: From a macro standpoint, cash flow is difficult when servicing debt, at least in the early years. 

They're building apartments/homes everywhere here in Tampa, which leads me to believe that the market here is going to be over saturated.However, I am no expert so there's a lot I could learn. 

If the bank prices their debt based on the fed rate you typically see WSJ Prime + 1%.

Seasonal Slowdown (With a Twist)The holidays always lead to a slower rental market as potential tenants prioritize family, travel, and gift-giving over finding a new home.

Just struggling to find any good leads with not much access to mls and other paid services.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

That is the issue I am having now as my wife and I have great paying jobs and just cleared all our debt.

Get on a budget, build your emergency fund, pay off all debts, save up.