Thing is, you definitely need to get to a point where you can discuss a deal/formulate a business plan, and that takes education.

Turnover is higher, repairs are higher, but I also find tons of deals on properties because most people can't seem to handle them.By going into it with the expectation of higher turnover, repairs and what not I feel like I've been able to formulate a workable strategy on the properties to continue to be profitable.

A CPA in DC or Montana can help a tax client in Fort Myers.The tax planning, strategizing, etc… can all be done from someone in Florida or outside.

I'm looking for any kind of strategic approach to educating these tenants for one, and then also making a big dent in the rodent infestation.

Please note that this isn't a tactical (day to day) evaluation, it's a strategic evaluation (long term).

I'll take up the challenge for a revised formulation to the problem.

You could call it strategic foreclosures i guess.

Although I have recently become interested in the show Mad Men but typically I'll watch stuff like that on netflix streaming.I've just never been a big fan of all the formulated, processed, hyped up, made for TV shows about real estate.

But having information is useless unless you act upon it - have you begun formulating your game plan? 

I am new to the real estate investing world and am researching and strategizing how to get into my first rental.