Point being, a lot of laws in real estate have changed since then.

If you’re thinking about jumping into the Clearwater market with an STR angle, you’ll really want to dig into those local laws to make sure you're all clear.

I completely get why condo associations need to levy special assessments and increase monthly fees, and specifically in this case to comply with the recently passed laws in Florida.My objection is to buying these FL condos as possible rental properties.Buying condos for investment is already a risky proposition.

One way would be to start networking here on Bigger Pockets to see if anyone has something you're looking for that they would consider a low-down option to finance you into your first deal as a house hack.In any situation, the first thing to do is talk to a few LOCAL lenders who deal in the grant programs for First Time buyers. 

Many OOS investors set themselves up for failure because they don't invest the time to ACTUALLY understand:1) The Class of the NEIGHBORHOOD they are buying in - which is relative to the overall area.2) The Class of the PROPERTY they are buying - which is relative to the overall area.3) The Class of the TENANT POOL the Neighborhood & Property will attract - which is relative to the overall area.4) The Class of the CONTRACTORS that will work on their Property, given the Neighborhood location - which is relative to the overall area.5) The Class of the PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (PMC) that will manage their Property, given the Neighborhood location and the Tenants it will attract - which is relative to the overall area.6) That a Class X NEIGHBORHOOD will have mostly Class X PROPERTIES, which will only attract Class X TENANTS, CONTRACTORS AND PMCs and deliver Class X RESULTS.7) That OOS property Class rankings are often different than the Class ranking of the local market they live.Class A is relatively easy to manage, can even be DIY remote managed from another state.

It is the State capital so always a lot of economic development and job creation locally.

Also, if you know any successful local investors in Atlanta, that might be a good place to start as well. 

I am a board member with CFRI, the local chapter for the national REIA and I personally know about a dozen private lenders that are members.

I am a local Realtor in the Orlando area and could provide some insights into the value and appreciation potential.

I know I could go through a Lawyer that does some local title companies docs and when I called I was told its about 500 plus the title search fee if I wanted one.