I'm wondering if investors/agents are seeing this in other markets as rates come down.

I'd recommend doing some research into the markets.

While Orlando is a huge STR market, I'm also aware that it is currently a tough and saturated market. 

The problem here is it takes 6-8 weeks to close, and in the LA competitive market, that is too long to be competitive with other bids.

@Hares Najand in a lot of markets including mine it is customary for the landlord to pay the water and sewer bills.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

I found a property in a very good area of Southern California where the seller added 2 additional units (attached) to the back of her house.

Hello Friends, What websites and criteria do you'll use to find new markets?

You need an experienced attorney who deals with tax deeds to get you title insurance and a marketable deed. 

If you are using their money for a down payment, are you really planning on renting it to them in a traditional sense or simply having them pay for the mortgage, insurance, taxes, etc (ie you won't be renting it at market value more you are buying the home for them and they are making all of the payments and repairs?