There's pockets all over the greater Tampa Bay Area that are B class and up but balancing that with a decent cap rate is going to be tricky unless you either have low cap rate expectations or are will to do value add to the property or being more creative such as using a short or midterm rental strategy or even room by room with padsplit.2) Verify as well the 1031 is going to allow "like for like" into a single family. 

I recently was given the responsibility to manage this and learning how landlord tenant relationship works, how to work repairs, and how to think about future investment strategies.

The metro Atlanta area offers a diverse range of opportunities, and your focus on buy and hold or fix & flip deals in the single-family home market up to $250K all in sounds like a solid strategy.

I am currently building a dynamic team of multifamily brokers, mentors, and fellow investors passionate about the world of investing and financial growth.I aim to create a collaborative environment where we can share insights and strategies and support each other in our financial endeavors.

And there's a pretty good community of fantastic people investing in Abilene in all sorts of different realms of real estate using tons of different strategies.

About collecting rent through Zelle, though, there are a few key reasons why it might not be the best fit for you as a landlord or property management firm, especially in the long run:Zelle is Designed for Personal Use: Its features are great for sending money to friends and family, but it lacks the business functionalities that landlords need, like automatic rent tracking and late fees.No Rent-Specific Features: You'll miss out on handy features tailored for landlords, such as payment reminders, lease management, and maintenance requests.Transaction Limits and Dispute Resolution: Zelle has sending limits that could interfere with rent payments, and it doesn't offer the same level of protection and dispute resolution you'd get with services designed for rental transactions.Given these limitations, while Zelle might work for now, as you grow and manage more properties, you'll likely need a more robust solution that's designed with landlords in mind.

What strategies have you found most effective in securing the best deal for your clients or yourself?

I currently own an STR in Vilano Beach, FL, however, I am switching my strategy to MTR moving forward and would like to hear from experienced investors in the area! 

If your exit strategy is to rent the units then you will want a DSCR loan (30 year mortgage for rental property)  to refinance the fix and flip loan.

I would definitely require a long term lease unless it's specifically designated as a mid term.A 5b house can be difficult to keep rented.