Multiple investors with decades of experience, some GP, some LP, some skeptics about the entire business in general sense and some bulls who have gotten rich from investing have all chimed in on this you got links to specific case studies from Brian Burke, a seasoned syndicator, a guy check from Melanie p, who makes it a part time job taking the trash out and exposing the shenanigans of one syndicator after another.Greg Scott has an excellent reputation on these forums, and provides a counterpoint to Melanie’s skepticism.

Scottsdale has been an amazing base for me - so much outdoor beauty, a thriving community, and, of course, a strong real estate market.Since you’re diving deeper into your Johnson City research, have you started looking at specific properties or just keeping an eye on trends for now?

There is one holy grail metric that encompasses and values every aspect of RE investing that hasn't been mentioned here specifically - the IRR (Internal Rate of Return)!!! 

if you have an LLC and both properties are under it, you just need 1 operating account.If both are under your personal, 1 bank account specifically for the rental is enough for operating.Security Deposits should always be a separate account altogether.

So far, I've rated Evergreen and FCI lowest based on a number of reviews on different platforms that have consistent negative reviews mentioning certain specific issues that I find concerning (this is after accounting for the inevitable disgruntled customer/borrower who gets unjustifiably upset).Are you able to share any of your information?  

Specifically for us, we focus on the outskirts of Orlando.

Keeping in mind you're not making a decision for your forever home....Let me know if you need market specific insight. 

If I were you I would house hack in RI, specifically in Providence in as good an area as you can afford. 

Feel free to DM if you have any specific questions. 

There's a very specific ways to calculate FHA income, and it will be highly dependent on how the deal and your ownership is structured.