My CoC return in STL is 10% now that the buildings have stabilized, it seems like the buildings are appreciating at an acceptable rate, and I have a team that I trust there (realtor, PM, contractor, lender). 

And if they aren't, it will reflect in rates going much higher for the risk.

The price points are definitely higher in SWFL not mention the home owner insurance rates in FL.

Call a few people who do home inspections and ask if they can recommend someone or google "sewer inspector memphis tn" and you will see a number of options-then look at their ratings.

The program looks at location, property value, amount owing, interest rate, taxes, insurance, rents, condition, etc and several exit strategies.When we make an offer to buy, we can offer cash, subject to, wrap, seller financing, lease option, seller carryback and so on.Obviously if we wholesale the property, there is no carrying management needed, and if use a lease option to sell, the optionee is responsible for maintenance and repairs.

House hacking where you get to "live for free" is near impossible with interest rates right now.

She is looking to move to Florida, and can't sell this home due to:1) She wants top dollar2) The home sits next to a transfer pump station (eyesore)3) It sits on a main road (traffic, noise)4) The community pool is behind the home and visible from the deckThe home is in immaculate condition.

There are markets that are very saturated with STR and with vry bloated prices and high interest rates it could be impossible to turn a profit at all. 

I guess you would call me an "accidental landlord" as I was able to take advantage of our interest rate on our first home.

They are not going to get anything better than 5% even if they had a social as rates are above 5%.