Open to the tri-county area IF buying/selling as well as MLS access for Broward will not be an issue.Looking forward to hearing your referrals.

I started out by looking for deals online.

Based off the pictures online it looks like it is in pretty good condition with little rehab.

I'd love to join the group if there is an online presence and come to a meeting when I'm in town. 

Your other option is some of the Alternative Non-QM lending programs that are out there, there are several that take the Rent Debt Coverage Ratio to determine the income or debt ratio instead of the borrowers personal income, most of these only have a 6 month ownership seasoning to use existing value, one company that has this program is Impac Mortgage, they have their credit matrix online to view at "http://impacmortgage.com/media/forms/iQM-Investor-...

With that background I was very happy going with eXp Realty since it's an online-only brokerage with very little pressure to produce and minimal fees.

My understanding of the question was that the poster wanted to know which was a better long-term option assuming (A) they did not have access to sponsors and (B) were investing from their direct investment account. 

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Online CD one can get 1.7% annual interest anytime withdraw. 

PM me off list with an email address and I can send you a Document that Texas Association Of REALTORS (TAR) suggest for members to use with landlords having questions about granting access to Assistance Animals.