The truth is, they will keep playing games and milk you for every penny they can, then they will leave the house a mess and cost more with cleaning, repairs, and vacancy.

This a great place to get started. 

I recently started my own practice as a real estate bookkeeper, and am excited to help other real estate investors cleanup their books!

Websites like Furnished Finder and even hospital or university housing boards could be good starting points to market your property.

If someone has a deal that they are up over $1m (including the small cash flow) and I was starting out, I would be all over the financials and the plan. 

I think Rooms to go would be a good option to get you started given your distance.

Started my journey in Rich Dad education and has lead me to note buying and selling.  

I am getting started in real estate investing soon, and I want to plan for the best course of action.

Might start here: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?

I recommend you go to the source and educate yourself on all the landlord-tenant laws, particularly in an increasingly regulated state like Colorado.Here's a good starting point: https://doh.colorado.gov/landlord-rights-and-responsibilitie...