In addition, we also can do “self showings” where the interested party gets a one time showing code.

Any other suggestions?

I've written a lot on the forums about all the reasons house hacking is the best strategy for beginner investors--feel free to take a look at those posts.I'd suggest starting with a more beginner-friendly strategy, get your experience from that, and THEN (if you want), try the more difficult strategies like OOS REI.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. 

I understand that this fee will be credited to my security deposit when I move in.I further understand and agree that if I should change my mind or become unable to move in for any reason, other than Landlord exercising discretion not to rent the apartment, this holding fee will be forfeited by me, and I will receive no refund of the fee.Monthly rent per lease will be due upon move in the amount of $XXXX.00.I acknowledge and agree by my signature below that the additional security deposit I will owe at the time of move in is calculated as follows:Total security deposit Per Lease of $XXXX.00.

I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations or suggestions on how i could go about this process differently. 

Does anyone have any suggestions of other cities (in the Southeast preferably) where there may be decent numbers ...

., 17.5 years remaining for residential property).New Schedule: Simultaneously, start a new depreciation schedule for the additional cost basis attributed to the replacement property, following standard timeframes (27.5 years for residential, 39 years for commercial).Option 2: Treat as New AssetCombined Basis: Treat the entire cost basis of the replacement property (carried-over basis + additional funds invested) as if it were a newly acquired asset.Single Schedule: Depreciate the total cost basis over the standard timeframe for the replacement property type (27.5 years for residential or 39 years for commercial).If you choose option #2, you need to file an additional form (4652) with your tax return. 

Thoughts or suggestions please.  

Any suggestions on the simplest way to go about this?