We would have preferred to work with them within reason to make it a quicker and easier process.

Here are some reasons to get the ball rolling:Thriving Market: Florida's population continues to boom, fueled by warm weather, a strong job market, and a business-friendly climate.

Everyone needs to run their own numbers and not take the wholesaler's price opinion or rehab budget.

Part of the reason coastal values haven't quite scaled to heights of neighboring states is the remoteness and lack of winter sports and high end amenities and entertainment, but that doesn't mean trophy estates, ranches and homes don't exist.

Posted twice for some reason.  

Tell him you'll give him a call :) This is one of the reasons why we tell tenants they need to vacate the property for any major repairs.  

In fact the demand is stronger than I've ever seen it, though prices are high.

Aim for at least median price.

Is there a particular reason?   

@Matt Powers I will second what @Jimmy Lieu said and Columbus and Cincinnati are great for rentals when considering price vs rents.