. - Definitely not in a spot to have full time people yet and even if I did I would need someone I trusted to manage them which only adds a further cost to things.

Trust me, out-of-state investors do this all the time here, and it works like a charm.Oh, and here’s a little bonus you might not have considered: buying in Florida means you also get access to some of the best beaches in the country.

And that occupancies will return to pre-covid levels so that these cabin prices on the bigger cabins will come back and the smaller ones will be even that much stronger. 

Would we be able to spend $1k in aquisition costs to get to that level?

By default they already have a realtor they like and trust.

She is already is a customer of yours, which means trust has been built already. 

A lender who understands investors, an agent to find solid deals, a contractor you trust to handle rehabs efficiently, and a property manager to stabilize properties quickly.For financing, look into hard money loans - quick closes, interst ony payments, short terms, etc.

Quote from @Lolo Druff: Just like turn signals, you should always trust, but verify that the seller is telling the truth.Your offer to purchase should include a requirement that the Seller provide all documentation and agree to sign an estoppel certificate (also called an estoppel form or agreement).

It’s crucial to negotiate terms that benefit both parties, involve a trusted attorney and title company, and conduct thorough inspections and market research to ensure a solid deal.Good luck!

If you want to fill your property with residents sourced from the companies above, imagine being the overworked, relatively low-level employee tasked with finding the appropriate housing ASAP.