I'm the money on the deal and have approval rights (including ability to remove GC if things don't go well). 

I will appreciate all the input I can get especially a reasonable person to do the logistics including zoning etc.

Zoning is also an important factor to review in Miami as rising prices and limited housing inventory means they are cracking down on illegal STRs.  

I will send you a DM with a recent podcast episode we did on areas that are upcoming in 2024If you want, I put together 20 years of a mind dump into a short article that breaks down the Chicago suburbs and where I think are the best opportunities and more importantly to stay away from. 

I wound up putting an offer on a house in Indianapolis after communicating with several knowledgable people including a great realtor and other investors.

Not including bathrooms updates though.

Standard requirements for such investments typically include good credit, relevant experience, and a 20% down payment.

Quote from @Kathy Benavidez: Rule #1: always know the law better than your tenant.Every state in America allows the landlord to enter, including California.

All very important stuff, and areas of scrutiny.

I'm just kinda giving you a hard time, but it is important to understand these concepts in order to make more informed well-rounded decisions.