And then if you get a squatter in a pro-tenant law city, it'll be a long process to get them out. 

Florida's gun and range laws are very range friendly though.

That's not a guarantee - some of those people may be breaking the law too - but it gives you a good idea where to start. 

That's already in the law and applies to floors, windows, lawn, etc.

The cities laws make landlord very difficult for raising rents and evicting tenants. 

Many will also require a third party due diligence report from a company like Mick Law or factright (which they run around $30-$50k). 

A strong “Core 4” can make managing your investment remotely much smoother and prevent a lot of headaches.Also, as you narrow down cities, pay close attention to factors like job growth, population trends, landlord-tenant laws, and short-term rental regulations.Happy to connect with you, and good luck as you jump in!

Regardless of law or code.

First I follow the law , it allows me 1/3 down .

Accepting any payment will make eviction more challenging but some states/localities prohibit you from refusing partial payments, so you have to know your local laws.