How did you handle it?

Any individual PM (not associated with companies) who can handle 3 doors in Jax and Citrus Spings, fL

Did they handle everything after purchase? 

The PM should be an expert on state law, and they should have policies and procedures in place to handle these situations.

Agree to allow the firm’s “entry level” attorneys handle your cases or as allowed by law their clerks?

I've unfortunately seen too many examples where a Canadian investor trusted their Canadian accountant to handle all the U.S. compliance and it cost them a lot of headaches and money. 

For our ADU (garage conversion), I am handling the design/engineering and then selecting a final contractor once its permitted and ready to go. 

Another one to consider is the FHA 203(b) if the repairs aren’t too major and you’re okay handling some out-of-pocket fixes.

.: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Defaults are handled by keeping a Deed.

Leasing is a specialized skill—PMs deal with this daily, making them far better equipped to handle applications, verify income, conduct background checks, and evaluate a tenant’s overall suitability.Protecting Your Investment:The cost of a bad tenant can be far greater than the cost of hiring a professional.