Wanting to get started on my first subject to deal and I'm looking for advice on how to kick start it. I'm in the Tampa, FL area.

I also do the same for pre-foreclosures and include some postcards as part of my "7 touches".   

Good questions to start with @Kyle Jey - this gets my wheels spinning.I will self-manage and I live very close.Landscaping, snow - these are not factored in besides the maintenance percentage (5%) I listed in my post.I have no idea if the place needs rehab; all units are currently occupied and there are no images of the inside.Closing costs - hadn't thought about this; would attempt to roll into the mortgage payments - maybe $100/month extra?

Try and catch pre-construction so you can have an inspector conduct a three-phase inspection (foundation, frame, and final) throughout the time they are being built.

A pre-foreclosure is something you can make a lot of money on.

Get pre approval by the bank with good rates for a conventional loan with a 30 year mortage to keep my debt to income ratio low.1 1/2: set up seperate bank account for all rental property fiances.

Get pre approval by the bank with good rates for a conventional loan with a 30 year mortage to keep my debt to income ratio low.1 1/2: set up seperate bank account for all rental property fiances.

You're rolling the dice.

I sold with a 110k pre-tax profit, so I was lucky, but I swore two things.

I cannot wait to see it in person and get the ball rolling on this STR fun!