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.

If it has any basis at all (such as you left the apartment during your lease term for what you felt was a justifiable reason and stopped paying rent, but the landlord disagreed) then you may be better off paying a rather small settlement.  

That will largely help to determine the right fit in the landlord market for someone with a portfolio. 

Start by asking for recommendations from local real estate groups, Facebook community pages, or other landlords in the area—they’re often the best source.What do you think about getting a good referral from a good property manager?

And there are many possible ways that can be resolved and most don't involve hiking up property taxes so high that most people can no longer afford to be a landlord. 

We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

You would also want to add the LLC entity as an "Additional Insured" party onto the landlord insurance for the property.

It is not for strictly landlords.

Congrats and welcome to the world of being a landlord!

However, I have heard and read of many horror stories of landlords working with incompetent property managers who provide no real value.In attempt to avoid this issue, I am doing my due diligence and asking investors for referrals of trustworthy property manager.