However, once these expenses are accounted for, specifically with 2-4 unit multi-families, Fort Myers and the surrounding area can frequently offer deals with 8-10% ROI.Of the major cities you've listed, Fort Myers has a ton to offer in terms of current potential, as well as a huge likelihood for future appreciation.

My goal is to have my first rental property by the time I am 25, but before I am trying to read, listen to podcasts and watch videos on REI and the endless possibilities that real estate has to offer.

Thanks for anyone who would take the time to offer me some feedback.

I know there will be plenty of awesome people that will be willing to offer you great advice on here.

. :)I first came across BP last year when I was looking to buy my first rental property while living abroad and saw that BP had answers to pretty much all of my questions and great books to offer! 

So now he's willing to offer me owner financing to take the property off his hands.

But with local HM available at 8% (plus a couple of points) it's just not all that worthwhile from our end to offer follow-on private investors much more.  

Though I'm very appreciative of all BP has to offer, I am trying not to be overwhelmed by the abundance of information the forums/podcasts/books.

I would then ask the question: What do I have to offer him or her that others have not thought of?

@Nora Santana allow me to offer a broader perspective:As it relates to an onsite manager, one strategy is to interview the existing tenants to find a capable, trustworthy, willing person to be your manager.