I just need to be pointed in the right direction because I get deals in my inbox from people I communicate with all over the country.

I would love to meet and network to people in South Florida , and find a mentor or someone who has taken a similar investment route that I am doing from flipping to owning rental properties.Really just meet likeminded people. 

Then, I would share with them how you manage properties and what your expectations are for them as well as you - essentially explaining how you work with people renting from you.

Lots of DC area people on here.

Great bunch of experienced and helpful people. 

I have a feeling i can start something with some people we know and I always network when I can, so that could add more likeminded people. 

You cant view a lot of FL probate dosuments directly from the recorders site but you can get the key people (petitioner/decedent) then combine with the case type (summary vs formal probate admin) then look through property records to see if  they own property and whether there are encumbrances.

Would it be better to stay in San Antonio and network with people in San Antonio?

People want to be on the water not near it.

Most people have zero knowledge or experience when it comes to building.