Most importantly, I'm sure you would agree, this has been a huge learning experience that will allow you to be a more successful & savvy investor in the future based on this experience. 

And the timing of that notice is important.

I work with a lot of people like yourself who are investing in the Tampa area.What @Patricia Andriolo-Bull said is important, you need to figure out if this is a second home or an investment. 

Trustin your PM partner is important and they will follow your lead, so don't expect them to provide you with your business plan. 

Underscores the importance of doing your own due diligence - always. 

@Shiloh Lundahl Awesome, thank you ok so having that 10-20k as a buy in is important, to first getting into it.... it helps get those first deals started.... just as an aside : I am also just starting out doing finder's fee methods - with tax foreclosure overages refunds, and assett recovery / state funds refunds... so I think those can help me to get that intial 10-20,000.... it might take me some months, but I think I can get there.... that's my initial plan, at leastAnd if I can get that saved up, then that will help me break into deals....

Yea I have been talking to some mentors and they have stressed the importance of having instant equity and multiple exit strategies in a market like this.

And even then - travel where, how often and, most importantly - why?

And partner with people you trust & have done it here in Kyle before - by far the most important tip I can give.

I've learned that it's extremely important to find balance in this industry as your passion for your business can impact your personal life greatly!