It's crucial to find a trustworthy agent and then enlist a reliable company to manage the property, especially if you're not local.

If you do decide to invest in Florida, it's a good idea to enlist the services of a reputable property management company to help with tasks such as screening tenants, collecting rent, and property maintenance.It's important to manage risks when investing in out-of-state properties because it can be more complicated and may need local support from property managers, contractors, and real estate agents.

Your sphere of friends and family won't enlist your services yet because they'll know you're new and inexperienced. 

There are over 20+ enlisted CPAs here in Biggerpockets assisting real estate investors nationwide.

Negotiate terms with sellers based on your findings and financial analysis, and seek assistance from legal and financial experts to finalize the purchase agreement, financing, and closing process.Having a strong property management plan is crucial, whether you decide to oversee it yourself or enlist the help of a professional company.

Hello BiggerPockets Community,I'm currently in the early stages of planning my investment journey and considering whether to enlist the help of a fiduciary financial advisor to get my finances in order first.

I have a 5/2.5 house that is close to Tyndall and was debating on renting to single family or possibly renting out rooms individually to single enlisted members(almost like college housing).

Additionally, thinking about investing in different property types or enlisting the help of a trusted property management firm may be wise choices.

Assess how your property managers are performing and make a decision on whether you should handle property management yourself or enlist the help of a professional management company.

You'll want to enlist a CPA who specializes in real estate, trusts, & flow-through entities (this is a somewhat rare combination to find in a small/single-member firm, you may want to look at a larger regional firm to assist you if you can't find anyone who suits you at the smaller level).