Well I must have an AWESOME local agent because I have no complaints at all and have used them for years.  

I am on the board of CFRI, our local REIA and I know we have dozens of agents and investors that have their license if only to list and buy their own properties, but could recommend some to you. 

start w local bank or CU ?

Very useful view.Curious, where are you pulling numbers for local mortgage, insurance, and tax rates?

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

Beyond that, real estate is largely local; in my market we are not seeing anywhere near those numbers.

@Brittany MyrickIf I were getting started in real estate investing in New England, I’d focus on researching local market trends, especially job growth, rental demand, and the broader economic outlook.

I would look into your local Facebook pages for investors as well. 

If you file an eviction then it must be filed locally, if your LLC is sued they will sue locally. 

In any case, I thing your investment are pretty solid and should earn you something between a decent return all the way to a spectacular return depending on the local economic situation.