Quote from @Jin Zhang: You initiate the process by filing a 3-day Notice.

Plus, compared to other parts of Florida, the Panhandle is still relatively affordable, making it a great option for first-time investors or those looking to diversify their portfolio.Another huge perk is Florida’s no state income tax and landlord-friendly laws, which make it easier to manage and profit from rental properties.

Check out Cincinnatireia they are a huge REI group in the SW area. 

Thankfully I was able to sell both houses and stop the bleeding.During the sale process I found out than one of my houses had a baseball sized whole in the roof and the other had two AC units that were not functioning along with mold that had to be remediated.

There were many lessons learned in the process of my first investment.

I would review your process with how these investments are going so far and figure out what's working and what's not.

The laws vary from state to state on the bidding process..

As a would be individual landlord with just a one unit single family property I don’t know I can stomach the risk or withstand a financial assault resulting from an eviction process for a non-paying tenant (or tenants that do extensive damage).I am seriously considering bowing out and selling.

You also will want to stick to on market properties at first because the purchase process and evaluation process (namely title and inspections) will be more defined.

I know the process from beginning to end and documented this thoroughly.