The ability to speak the hard truth with empathyIt doesn't matter how good a mentor is: if they don't mesh with you personally, it will be a disaster.

She’s much more patient on the phone than I am and sellers to the most part seem to be more cooperative on the phone with her than they were with me. She

One tenant told me she wanted to stay even if I increased the rent.

The person told me she is not allowed to hand over the phone to a Manager.

My instincts tell me she doesn't NEED that much but would prefer.

Find a real estate investment group in your area and see if you can find an experienced investor you mesh with. 

I am out of state and don't know a lot about the Jacksonville market today.The property also has firepit in the backyard, smart door lock, cameras, thermostat, and router installed.

Then I called her and she told me she preferred to receive inquiries via email.

The person I talked to didn’t want to tell me. She

When this happens the fancy/complicated entity structure is useless protection-wise.Lots of attorneys out there who will sell you a $10k+ entity structure that doesn't mesh with your operations as you scale your portfolio and team.Also, ensure your REI-savvy tax pro and your REI-savvy attorney link up during the entity structure creation process so things are optimal on all sides.Just something to keep in mind as you're beginning this journey.