I think the first question is do you want to be an active investor or a passive investor? 

If the house is funky, it will be funky after you fix it up..

I would prefer something I can buy once - software subscriptions are a nuisance.Something that automatically downloads transactions from my online banking portal and that can be used to easily categorize expenses for financial statements would be excellent.Thanks,KevinHi, Kevin.

Be candid and do it in person.

But these are the people who may also have so much equity they may surpass the $500k of gain they get tax-free. 

I think the main thing people would point to as a red flag for Ocala is that it is not a large employment center like Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville and as a result may be more exposed to a pull back in values when there is a downturn. 

All,I am new to bigger pockets as well as to real estate investing.

Well thanks for replying now!

But with a million people 1 needing surgery is pin prick. 

Probably will be Toni but you are in good hands with both.