However, some may argue that if you focus on one geography (and niche) when you start, you set the groundwork for adding later and can really hone in your expertise.

I read Joe Fairless' Best Ever Apartment Syndication book, ABCs of Real Estate by Ken McElroy, Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, etc.

And before anyone argues solar, please do the math and figure out how many hectares of producing solar it takes to match the production of the average production plant need today, it's a lot, like bigger then some states a lot.

DSCR I would argue is competitive from a cost standpoint, however the arguably main selling point and advantage for DSCR loans generally is paying a little more to avoid "wait and hassle" - so  there might be a little mismatch here

There are a lot of value adds that an agent can offer but I would argue that if you put in the time and are resourceful, you can certainly do a lot of the work yourself.

The Hillsborough county tax estimate is 1400-1700, hopefully I could argue that down, and would certainly try.Also that Liability insurance figure is probably outdated (was an $800/yr quote in MI).

While you think your problems just started recently, I would argue that your problems started the minute you purchased this property.

If you do it with the tenant present, they will distract you from things, argue with whatever you find, and dramatically increase the amount of time required.If your state does require you to conduct one with the tenant, design a process that prevents them from distracting you.

I am an investor in the south side and have spoke with some other MACK investors who are using ABC Turnkey Properties.

@Brandon SturgillI've seen appreciation beating years of cashflow, can't argue about the power it has