Tampa based property manager here. To

If you can add value to his/her business, they will be happy to teach you.

To be brutally honest i don't care if it's at cost, below or above, I only care what it is exactly and how much. 

@Dani Murai, while I can't give you a name of anyone in your area (I am not from there), when you are interviewing contractors, here are a couple things I have seen:I avoid any contractor that has a draw schedule based on percentages, i.e. 1/3 up front, 1/3 at halfway completed and 1/3 at completion.  

Is there a better way to contact the owners of these properties?

Quote from @Anthony Sigala: Can I message you to discuss further? 

Would love to connect.

Having said that, the federal government put a restriction on buying houses if you don't live here. 

Hey @Tyler Speelman- 2 options to consider:1.

Anything past that might feel weird.Good job going to your first one, that is a great step that too many people miss out on.