Sometimes you see the same unit marketed in all of these locations and it's interesting to see how the price sometimes fluctuates.

Where were the properties located?

It's perfectly located between Austin and San Antonio.

There are so many dynamics like specific location, size, square footage, type of home, ARV, utility hooks and a dozen other things.  

@Philip Feinstein I don't think the location of the CPA matters provided that they have a solid background in Real Estate and software/tools to support you remotely.There are 20+ real estate CPAs commenting in this forum.

This takes forethought and planning that you can search the forums about.I think you will find your potential seller financing path challenging - not for what it is, but for trying to find those properties that will fit your timing, as well your scenario - whether it being the right size, condition, location, the right terms, etc. 

I am seeking insights and recommendations from the community regarding potential locations in and around Orlando where full duplexes might be more readily available within my budget.My plan is to house hack, and based on my initial calculations, I anticipate an extra expense of $1.5K beyond rental income to cover the mortgage.

For the DSCR, some lenders require a period of prior investing in order to qualify for that loan, for example one prior year of investing.

As you're considering forming an LLC, you're on the right track for managing your investment.Now, let's talk location.

Where are you located?