see what a good price would be and what you need to do to get your desired return. 

I have a strong desire to get started in investing and i’m looking to expand my network, as well as my knowledge.

Account ClosedI think the bigger question is: do you have the bandwidth and the desire to be active investor?

I recommend it in areas where tenant quality is high, year-over-year rent increases are commonplace (like in South Tampa), its a cash purchase, and limited management oversight is needed/desired. 

I am a vanishing breed, as more and more people become psychologically dependent on animals to fulfill their emotional desires, more and more units are pet friendly.

There are strategies that make more sense to people depending on where they are in their own journey (desire to invest time, cash available, expertise, alternative ways to spend their time or invest their cash).The British call this 'horse for courses'.

Think about what their goals, needs, fears, and desires are and use them in your ad copy. 

The obvious answer, if you desire to be passive, is to look at private placements.

As long as you have the skill and desire, go for it.

As you are finding out, a vacant apartment is much more desirable than a bad tenant.Go call that attorney.