I am looking for single family properties in West Orlando (apopka, ocoee, winter garden, pine hills and metrowest) that will work under my budget.

Tips, fundamentals?

Also, thanks for the tip on putting a value on my time.  

@Alex Chin and @Mark Nolan: Thanks for the tips!

Work a farm and your sphere of influence.Above all, (with a hat tip to Winston Churchill), never, never give up.

Any specific tips on long-distance, self-management?

I read through most of the book provided online as well and it's definitely a lot of great information but again would still like some guidance on the best place to start....Would definiltey appreciate any advice anybody can give, I want practical and attainable tips to get my feet wet.

Thanks for the tip Jon.

@Dmitriy Fomichenko Thank you for the tips The BP podcast is what turned me onto the site and forums.

I think the number one issue most people new to the game struggle with is how to obtain money to fund their deals. What avenues to take, what do they actually need to present to Hard Money companies to get their deals...