You can be sure they will continue to negotiate for, strategize and advise themselves.If the laws are similar where you are, you should consider if you want someone doing those things for you, and whether you are comfortable going toe-to-toe alone with a licensed professional on a $1.25 million purchase.

Another huge thing to consider is laws and regulations, many times new investors will jump at Hudson county thinking the proximity to NYC is great for renting (which it is) but many of the municipalities in Hudson county have very strict landlord laws. 

., I left Anderson for a small firm that will do the actual taxes and then another company that specializes in tax strategy. 

Lending laws change frequently, and we receive emails from Lightning Docs throughout the year explaining their updates to the documents we use here in CA.

Lastly, there's very landlord friendly laws here!

More than 5 days late (or whatever your local laws consider late), give them notice. 

Regulations & Compliance: What's the best way to research local STR laws and avoid potential regulatory issues?

Wanted to still be close to family but maintain a cheaper lifestyle, still have strong appreciation, and much better tenant/landlord laws, taxes, etc. 

I don't invest in FL, so I don't know local laws, but find a real estate attorney that does and have a conversation.

Your local laws are going to prevail.