But, I also don't mind sharing if there are opportunities in areas I personally wouldn't purchase.

They can provide professional advice and guidance based on their knowledge of local regulations, market trends, and investment opportunities.

Florida statute 713.08(5) requires a claim of lien be recorded within 90 days of last providing goods or services to the job. 

As students you most likely won't have much prior job experience which makes it hard to qualify and get approved.

Population is growing aggressively and jobs are moving here especially with major employers like Intel, Google, Amazon, Nationwide, etc.

When I first started I had a tenant who “came down with throat cancer” and lost her job.

Amazing job @Tony Stephan!!

We are located in the Pittsburgh area, so we would prefer to set up our first short term rental arbitrage nearby, but we are open to exploring good opportunities elsewhere.  

I focus on Columbus, Ohio, which has seen significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up operations, driving up property prices and job opportunities.

With the amount of money you have you could find some great opportunities in Dayton, Ohio as well.