Plus, we haven't even talked about the tax deductibles, depreciation, and how the house hack has the potential to off-set your taxes, which is another aspect way of making cashflow (obvioulsy verify with a CPA).

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Like @Ericka Parrott mentioned, Alabama as a whole is pretty landlord-friendly, and Huntsville (Madison County) features some of the lowest property taxes in the country (roughly ~0.44% of the property value annually), so you’re in a good spot.One thing I haven’t seen mentioned around here yet is the fact that areas outside Huntsville proper could really be worth looking into.Suburbs like Decatur and Athens (about 30 miles southwest of downtown Huntsville) and Meridianville (10 miles north of downtown) could benefit from the same demographic and economic tailwinds as the city of Huntsville itself—and yet homes there are about 20% to 30% cheaper than those within the city limits.Anyway, just wanted to put this on your radar to start.

Annual taxes are low.

This isn’t/wasn’t a loophole - just tax policy. 

.- Rents staying flat while property taxes and insurance increase.- Unexpected expenses that eat into profits.For example, some investors who bought in 2022 at high interest rates expected strong rent growth to cover costs.

There are many tax accountants on Bigger Pockets that can help you with your situation. 

If you sell it, you get $250k single / $500k married exemptions from capital gains.Speak with a tax professional about how much you'll save in taxes by doing this. 

Reason being, Valdosta has experienced two hurricanes and inflation, like we all have, in the last 5 years and the property taxes have been rising every year for the last three.

You have to pay for their time and expertise and $250 sounds far.