Armando,The best way to avoid issues is to buy a Multifamily (2-4 Unit) as your primmary with 3.5% down. 

I’m an out-of-state investor working on building my online presence, and I’m currently running into an issue with setting up my Google My Business (GMB) account.

I am licensed in FL by division of hotels & restaurants and also a licensed RE broker so me holding funds in escrow is not an issue. 

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

I think issues regarding this can be avoided mostly just by tenant screening.

The interior was outdated, the landscaping was overgrown, and several deferred maintenance issues were apparent.

Another issue is that many lenders do not lend below 630-650 FICO/credit score. 

The interior was outdated, the landscaping was overgrown, and several deferred maintenance issues were apparent.

I don't forsee any asbesto issues.

The issue I have seen with these types of properties is they could have two valuations - the value of the real estate which the structures will have little value and you have the land the other is as an operating business just like a bed and breakfast would have - real estate has value but it operates a business now you mention 12k / month but if someone also has to manage the property what is that worth and what would someone pay to manage a property like this?