Based on your description I'd suggest starting by reading the book: Who Not How https://a.co/d/eLZv7lFI think we all start off more DIY and getting our hands dirty.

Although your suggestion has been considered, it'll cost a lot less to renovate & upgrade it than starting over elsewhere. 

I call it the "Investor Journey"Here is the sequence I suggest:1.

I would suggest going to as many as you can to get your name out there! 

Located in a prime area of Clearwater, FL, the house next to it is valued at $615k, suggesting significant upside potential.

Another positive with Vacasa is that they come up with suggested rental rates based on their software.

I suggest you read them both.

Can only suggest you do NOT over look living with a tool, dating, before you decide to get married to it by moving a bunch of tenants over.   

Please suggest.

I suggest buying a brick building if you go that route- was in a similar situation in 2018 and bought a wood building but wish i had gone with brickstraight up chicago real estate investor podcast is a great way to learn what others are doing all over the city