@Stephen Dispensa It was quite overwhelming when my broker first told me how much the property tax will jump once I purchase vs what it is now.

The Tampa Bay area is more than likely not your market with those buying criteria.You will have to put meaningful sweat equity and be creative in your leasing (MTR, rent by room etc) to produce a 3bd SFH  <200K purchase price that cash flows. 

You can also find the link I provided by hovering over the "Tools" tab and clicking "landlord resources" under services.I would recommend doing some research on what company best fits your screening needs. 

House Hacking is generally the one situation when purchasing an investment property can be done without positive cash flow.

They have the fundamentals or it hasn't "clicked" for them yet.

If you are really serious, you could buy a duplex with FHA 203(k) rehab loan, only needing roughly 3% of the purchase+rehab amount.

I purchased 2 homes from Bennah Oaks almost 3 years ago, delivery was supposed to happen early  2022..

.: East Bay:- Close to a BART station to traveling medical worker/corporate person could hop on a bus/BART to work: El Cerrito, San Leandro, Hayward, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Dublin, PleasantonI do not recommend purchasing a rental property close to any BART station. 

Here are some key points to consider:Accessibility: Residential properties are often more accessible to individual investors, especially those starting out with smaller capital.Tenant Stability: While turnover can occur, residential leases tend to have shorter terms, offering more flexibility if you want to adjust rents or change tenants.Market Liquidity: Generally, residential properties are easier to buy and sell due to higher demand from individual homebuyers and investors alike.Emotional Appeal: Homes and apartments can have a strong emotional appeal to buyers and renters, which can influence demand and pricing stability.Purchasing: Residential real estate will require a down payment of at least 10% of the purchase price. 

Purchase price: $3,975,000 Cash invested: $1,025,000 FIXER UPPER-Chateau Montclair sits on almost 6 acres & overlooks a 10 acre lake in the new exclusive gated community, The Montclair.