But you use the calendar and the cases provided on the calendar to look up the foreclosure on the county clerk's website to start to get an understanding of who is suing, and what is owed on the property.Who is foreclosing is key to understanding foreclosures.  

What key factors should first-time borrowers consider when securing funding for their initial real estate investment?

The biggest key to self-management is being EXTREMELY PROACTIVE.

I definitely agree with you there - the appreciation potential is a really key factor.

Since then, she has sent the keys as agreed but hasn't produced the payment as she promised.  

Here are some key criteria for evaluating a Cost Segregation provider:-  Seek out a Certified Cost Segregation Professional- Consider their experience with tangible property regulations.

The cost of remediation can be VERY expensive, so you may want to avoid having to go through this if you are looking for a more turn key investment. 

The tenant owes 3 months of rent, unpaid utilities, and trashed my 2022 built condo and left several days before the sheriff had to break into the condo as no keys or forwarding address was left by the tenant. 

Quote from @Jay Levy: I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

As a hard money lender who lives and works in the Central Florida market, I can tell you that building strong connections with local investors, realtors, wholesalers, and other real estate professionals is key to long-term success.If you’re interested in expanding your network and getting a deeper understanding of the investment process, I’d be happy to connect.