I would highly recommend reaching out to your previous tenant regarding this fraudulent activity and if legal action needs to be taken, we recommend you use your lease as you seek local legal assistance to recoup these funds owed by M*******.”I then replied with the following and never got a response.

My idea is to buy a house and rent it out, so it can pay for itself while I live in a family-owned house.Would you recommend buying a house in Orlando right now?

I recommend checking with an investor-friendly lender that you won't issues with obtaining a loan on your 3rd and 4th purchase because your DTI (debt-to-income) ratio may become too high. 

I would highly recommend adding a cost.

I highly recommend local meetups, as you can meet other investors who have already gone through the wins and losses.

I recommend 30-Day Stay by Zeona McIntyre and Sarah Weaver, published by BiggerPockets; it was a great help as we got started.

Here’s the scoop on the property:Property Details:Built in 2021: Modern and low-maintenance.4 Bedrooms (Convertible to 5): Flexible layout.2 Bathrooms: Great for families or multiple tenants.Turnkey Rental or Primary Home: Ready for investors or as a family home.Location: Just 10 minutes from the University of Riverside.Vacant: Ready to move in right awayMortgage: VA loan @2.5 percent interest rateWhat I’m Looking For:Realtor Recommendations: I need a realtor who knows their stuff with creative financing—seller financing, lease-to-own, etc.

if so - I recommend getting a loan approval in place before beginning to look at properties 3) Watch the  insurance  costs as these are incresing in FLA ...Good luck 

An EIN is required to open a business checking account for your LLC.I would recommend looking into an umbrella insurance policy for your properties. 

What app do you recommend to screen for tenants and collect rent?