I don't know about your jurisdiction but in some places if it is all a single story, single family home you shouldn't need an architect to have done the drawings.

I’m going to send you DM to help jumpstart your brainstorming for more buy and hold investments.

Hello,I am in the midst of analyzing markets for my next investment property in Florida.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

However, I'm interested in investing in a STR in my home state, especially as my mother still lives here.

Single family house will require you both to be creative and adaptable, but it is definitely possible. 

In 2018 I purchased my first duplex, then in 2020 I house-hacked my next investment.

A personal goal of mine and one of the first steps i have chosen to achieve my greater goal is to first make sure myself and my family never need or want again through real estate and other investment opportunities.

Thanks in advance, and as always, happy investing!

Seller financing can be a great way to sell a property while offering flexible terms and potentially earning a higher return than traditional investments.