Has anyone had a problem or slow down in applications since rent redi requires app download to apply vs link?

yes - sep/Oct are the slow months but Florida is still has a lot of tourists....but less than usual. 

Contractor was slow, so I started my own team Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

do have a decent amount saved up in my stock portfolio that I want to sell to maybe acquire a second investment property but I’d like 4-6 unit would it be the right time now or take it slow and build up to that?

He works on his own time and schedule, with little supervision except time and time again I happen to be there to make sure he doesn't fall or get hurt, as well as just to help the project get done faster and move onto the next.Sadly though, it seems since business has been so slow with his father (he metioned his father hasn't paid him for the little jobs they do (for other clients, not me) together these days).

When we bought the place in 2020 this whole room was a deep butter scotch yellow with pine wood stairs, cabinets, and massive furniture (see before photos below). 

Remember now....Fast solutions have slow problems!

The opposite way of this plan is to get to slow-grow neighborhoods and buy 3-5-8 SFH in cash or 50% hard money in areas like Macon, GA, or Savannah GA, and do BRRRR as well and diversify with 50% long-term rentals and 50% short-term rentals But really, the main idea is to make a smarter move with fewer movements along the way and get it safe as well. 

Her 6 years as a Property Manager have given her a deep understanding of all aspects of property management.

It's impossible to know without a deep-dive into the condition of the property, the projected renovations, and finance options.But you should still try to answer the question!