I hear you about the competitive nature of the websites.

Dividends give you cash flow but usually very little.With Real Estate, you make money 4 ways:- Appreciation (forced vs natural).

Hey Sejin, I’m a local broker and airbnb investor (100+ properties managed)There are numerous benefits to selling with a realtor, the average sale price is close to 15% higher than FSBO, and a good broker will help with the sensitive disclosures and paperwork associated with transacting a property. 

I do feel bad they are losing their home, and want to be sensitive to their situation, (and would like them to not trash the place.) what are the requirements for the cash, do they just have to get the big stuff?

I am being told in a specific instance that copies of leases are not provided to owners because the legal binding agreement is between the property manager and the resident.In this case, I would have zero visibility on the nature of the lease terms, as well as who is responsible for certain costs borne (utilities, etc)If this exclusion to owners is allowed, what is required in terms of document retention in the case of termination of relationship?

Real estate is by nature a very local business.

Based on the conversation my realtor had with the seller's agent, the family selling the home is humanitarian in nature and would like to "help a family."

@Tim Kaminski, Using the 1031 exchange will allow you to exit your older Pinellas properties and purchase newer properties elswhere that are not as big a risk from capital expense or natural disaster. 

Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.

Gas (natural or propane)I pay $100 a month for liability insurance.