Since you're already in Tampa, staying local for your first few deals can help you stay hands-on and learn faster.

Contractor – This is one I really need help from the bigger pockets community in the local area. 

Never lend far from home.If you don’t have enough money to lend locally in first position, you don’t have enough money to lend.

Hey Isadore, Send the tenant a notice of non-payment and have the tenant go down to their local public housing authority office, HRA, or Department of Social Service office and provide them with the notice.

I take a percent off of total top line (including cleaning fees) that is 5-10% less than what a local "hands on" operator would charge.

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

I was working with a local credit union who pulled out at the last minute.

I was able to join the local Facebook pages for investors that are local to my area. 

They’ll let you know if everything looks up to code or if there are issues to fix.Then, head to the local building department and apply for the permits.

there's people out there who will fund downpayments for equity in the deal or a preferred return. hit up local meetups and facebook groups and have some conversations