The property tax is higher than other markets, but generally, the numbers still work. 

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

If you do, perhaps there's something in another market similar but at a lower price point.

As others have suggested, you could get a conventional or FHA loan if you want lower down payment options.

What's even more frustrating than asking the IRS help desk, is asking a Turbo Tax "Tax Specialist".

Lower risk all the way around.  

I knew that was not true because I had paid $780 a couple months before on a property in the same area and also my realtor told me that her clients had been paying that lower rate.

House needs some Interior Cosmetic Work, Wood Fence Repairs and some Plumbing Work.I want to turn and run, but I recently heard where there is a Problem, there is Opportunity.I thought this might be an interesting Case Study.Thanks for the Ideas.If they owe $180k on a $210k property and its a year+ behind then they probably owe taxes and other bills as well.

Hey @Nevin Wilkie. have you looked on the city or county's tax records to find the mailing address for the owner when it's different than the address of the property you want to buy?

Note: Florida charges a hefty tax on rentals under 6 months.