Many STR owners have ventured into MTR to supplement their income and we have far more supply than we did 2 years ago.With your desired price range of under $100k inventory is likely to be very limited. 

For example, Would they entertain owning two houses, if the FL one supported itself and even paid for their new primary residence, if it brought them income and they never had to spend a second thinking about it?

Great income producing property, and will be more cash flow positive if rates go down and I can refinance.

The length of lease, market income, strength of tenant, and sales data, are just as important as the location when evaluating these assets.  

Your goal of purchasing a second home for rental purposes is a great way to start building a stream of passive income that can ultimately change the general trajectory of your financial wellbeing.I commend you on your dedication and eagerness to learn more, and I'm confident that with the right mindset and approach, you'll achieve the success you're aiming for.

By accelerating your depreciation schedules, you reduce your taxable income which in turn increases your operating cash flow.

Asking residents to confirm they had no prior evictions, met income requirements, and had the minimum credit score didn’t ensure they were going to tell us the truth, but it did at least allow the honest ones to opt themselves out.

That income you are making now, is already being eroded by inflation and will continue to be eroded as rates fall.The answer to all of our financial problems is cash.  

Keep in mind by building and then selling the home you are going to be taxed at STCG (effectively ordinary income) whereas the land, could be taxed at LTCG.

I recently got 2 lots for under your combined annual income (each), that I am planning on turning into good money making potential.