I look for low crime rates, good schools, high rent to value ratios sometimes as high as the 3% rule. 

They can provide you with detailed information on their rental income calculation methods and help you understand how rental income may impact your ability to qualify for a mortgage.Additionally, working with a knowledgeable real estate agent and mortgage broker who have experience with rental properties and relocation situations can help you navigate the process more effectively and ensure you find the best solution for your needs.

As a general rule of thumb, no one ever lends for less than the rate of a high yield savings account.  

Metal roofs are highly recommended and should last for a long time I'd want everything to be gone form the old roofing and everything inspected properly before the job gets started.

Marie is an old city with a high vacancy rate, declining population, poor tenant quality, and will never see any meaningful appreciation.

Within 3 minutes I can tell you if you are doing so for the correct reasons and whether you will actually be able to leverage your  acquisitions into a scalable portfolio. 

Many agents will place the first applicant with the necessary funds, take their commission and leave you high & dry with a bad tenant.YOU SHOULD DO YOUR OWN SCREENINGS! 

Market volatility, problematic tenants, and unexpected maintenance issues can impact profitability.

@Will Boller I would highly recommend Hostfully.

I have not personally gone as far Englewood on the acquisition front, but we do manage in that area (Bradenton, Fort Myers, Anna Maria, and Naples currently).