Of course,If you run into any issues or hurdles on it, let me know and I would be happy to recommend some options for you.

Tampa will have more inventory, but you may face some of the issues on what class the area will be. 

@Tosin Omoba send the pay or quit notice, if this is a I just forgot person or an issue with a transfer it sends the message that you are a serious landlord.

Because this is a real estate forum and not a contentious political issues forum. 

How do I find an insurer that will issue a policy for a rental?

Let's break it down:Sole ownership-Keeping the property in your name is the easiest way, but it means if something goes wrong, your personal stuff could be at risk.Land Trust-A land trust can hide that you're the owner, giving you some privacy and maybe less trouble if certain issues pop up.

The last thing you want to do is wipe out your savings to buy a house and then have a major issue like plumbing or a leak on the roof come up and have nothing to rely on but credit cards. 

Possibly selling a townhouse with HOA issues that will leave me with some profit.

I have been using Venmo to collect rents and have not had any issues.

I contacted Lima one, and the same day i was issued a generic pre approval based on a bank balance and credit score alone for over $1MM, unfortunately they are not lending in IL so I will keep that option open when we are looking in other states.