My recommendation would be to iron out what you're looking for as an investment goal.

This is what I recommend to new investors who contact me asking if these numbers look good. 

I recommend you start with duplexes as you should always have a paying tenant.

This deal was sourced off market by my real estate agent(recommended by bigger pocket),  seller uses a LLC to sign contract, I later found out online that LLC was owned by an real estate agent who seems to work for the same real estate broker as my agent, I don't know how well they know each other,  the mortgage broker I use is recommend by my real estate agent, the lender is a local bank in ohio. when I review my appraisal,  mortgage broker seems to know the seller ... 

I'd recommend working with a good strong property manager that lives in that area that can check on them.

Does anyone have suggested property management companies they've used in Florida that they can recommend I reach out to, to see if we're a good fit for each other?

It's recommended to discuss with an attorney knowledgeable in your state laws to determine the benefit and best structure for your situation. 

For those who manage your properties out of state, what door locks would you recommend?

With the fires, labor and materials are going to be in short supply.

As a side note, and maybe others will recommend this as well, obtain your real estate license instead if you are interested in pursuing sales full-time.