Not that location *necessarily* matters, but would it help to take some online real estate inspection courses for Florida (if they exist) to make sure I know what to look for when making purchases down there?

I would definitely get the domain name you want and keep it in case these platforms get screwy and you need an internet presence.

ok i was just wondering as a first time home buyer would this be a big mistake going online and using websites like Trulia zillow etc to look for my house and just contact that listing agent and set up a meeting to look at the house and if i like just buy it at the listing price? 

Looking around online it seems other condos in the area are renting for $1300-$1400 a month.

There are a lot of PM software systems that allow you to bill and collect rent online.

This, coupled with an online portal and rental capability along with utilizing a call center allows me to manage the properties from home for the most part.

Purchased and began my online real estate license course (via Kaplan). 

There is free software out there that will effectively market your property, screen tenants, price your rental based on comparable properties, provide renters insurance and online applications, etc.

Luckily, much of the necessary info is meanwhile online.

If it's a management company, you can try finding the company's contact info online.