An alternative I’ve heard advertised on the rental income podcast is the guarantors…https://www.theguarantors.com/I only suggest them as I’ve heard them advertise where landlords are and haven’t heard of Rhino. 

Does anyone have any suggestions for additional methods of securing the place?

I know advanced investors are not possibly using this tool, by me as a newbie has been using it to do a quick check before deep diving into a property. I have come to find this as a useful tool to show data and point ...

I would totally suggest going to a branch office.

Hi Brendon,If you want to work with local companies, I suggest you simply call title companies and ask them if they can facilitate assignment of contracts.

I assume that nervousness came about because some tax-deed sales didn't stand up in court.If anyone knows that current status of this subject (title companies' willingness to work with someone selling a property purchased at a tax-deed sale), I'd be interested in hearing about it!

That's what I would suggest.

Tampa stands out with diverse neighborhoods ripe for smart upgrades and Florida's investor-friendly laws.

I would suggest a price drop, but you say its competitive. 

We can look up ownership on the county records here, I suggest you spend a few minutes trying that, but it's even safer to have a title report which runs about $65 to $95.