Local investor in the area, happy to chat over a call sometime or grab coffee if you're in Raleigh

I'm not sure what part of FL you're in and what properties cost there but could you buy something locally and rent it out or do MTR or STR (to traveling nurses or corporate professionals and/or people vacationing)?

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

So it seems mathmatically speaking, consolidating and maintain property locally is the key here.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

Kelly is correct about connecting with local people to understand our market place.

In most cases you cannot charge two different tenants for the same time period (double dip).Pet fees/pet rent: Local laws vary, but there are often addiitonal deposits, fees, or rent for allowing pets that don't qualify as service animals or emotional support animals.

Can you find a local portfolio lender from a small bank or credit union.

The ones I had didn't listen to tenants when showing or consider local employment/ties.