I've had bouts of intimidation, doubt, etc. 

I share this example not because I want sympathy or criticism, but in hopes that readers here might learn from my mistake as they evaluate their own situation.I have a handful of other rental properties that I've added since 2012, and I consider these to have been moderately successful.

I'm similarly evaluating a property with SFH zoning (R6) that has been used as multifam. 

Don't get caught up in fancy words and creative marketing when evaluating a property out of state.

You have an inspiring story already and I'm excited to see where this journey takes you.A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the Bigger Pockets website as you build your portfolio:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Jacksonville or any of the other markets you're evaluating, you'll be notified.

I am evaluating a rental property that has 2 lots and 3 small homes on it. 

I use hard my hard money lenders as part of my evaluation team.

I also need practice evaluating the repairs needed.

People post when a deal they've submitted initially looked profitable but they don't know how to put together a realistic and reasonable scope of work for the rehab and we tell them we need that in place before we will even send evaluators out to look at the property.

Have you evaluated any other markets yet?