Hughes Private Capital offered a fund which was Guardian Fund LLC that purchased properties.

However, though I don't know the actual numbers it seems like the home would offer so many more amenities I would enjoy as well.

I had this come up on a house I was submitting an offer on.

One thing about Florida, make sure you know what insurance will costs on a property before making an offer.

Do you use the historical selling prices to inform your offer?

You will likely need to sit on the unit for a long time or reduce initial rent below the market for that unit to rent during the Winter. account for this by either offering a Winter special that will increase to market in the Spring or doing a short lease that ends in the Summer.

These companies handle property acquisition, renovations, and management for you, offering a more passive approach.

I require tenants to replace consumables like refrigerator filters or HVAC filters.

There are lenders around the country offering those products.

Even if the units you tour aren't the one you eventually buy, walking around the area and getting a feel for the property types will help you be a much more informed consumer when you are ready to pull the trigger.