Destin area property advice

[Ror M.]

Hello all, 

Taking a trip next week to Destin for some R&R.  Noticed on zillow that there are a ton of foreclosure properties on the books in Destin and surrounding beach towns.  

Curious about purchasing a property there, with the possibility of renting it out to cover some of the costs.

Any help from an investor realtor or regular realtor would be appreciated. (that is do you know of anyone?).  I can set aside a day next week to tour around and take a peek at some of the properties that intrigue me.  

Btw, I got an email from a banker stating that the preforeclosure process in FL can take 2 years to work through the system.  is the same true for straight up foreclosures?  Here in GA they get processed very quickly.

Thanks!