If everything checks out, we schedule an interview - basically, they screen section 8 tenants as if they were any other tenant.Not sure about your market but here in NY, Section 8 pays a bonus to the landlord at lease signing.

I recognize that when I must ultimately move out of Florida, my portfolio will only grow sustainably if I have an incredible team in place.

I've noticed that about 95% of all Real estate investors interviewed on the biggerpockets podcast say that they started with a mentor and highly recommend finding one.

So a quick summary and then my suggestions:You can absolutely go up to 85% LTV on a single family home.You should NEVER work with a lender that requires you to be on title for ANY amount of time.You should also be able to recognize the difference between the TWO main loan types we have as options as investors.And knowing how to structure your deals.Ok, so maybe I came down pretty hard with those.  

SHORT TERM:Buying 1 SFH, and as a form of personal support, will be renting to a relative for under market rate (i.e. will likely recognize net loss vs mortgate interest, depreciation, etc). 

So it will likely depend on how you recognize your income.  

I would interview, at least three and ask the following questions.

Thanks Mike, I hear that and I also recognize that the appliances had issues.

It's actually being hosted by Slocum Reed (great realtor and investor in Cincinnati) and he's interviewing other real estate investors in Cincinnati, so you'll get to know other people in this space that are living in Cincy.

I would suggest just taking your time interviewing and following up on references (that they give you and other people give you as well).