look 1-2 hours away in every direction. 

@Chris Clarkson, having a partner can complicate things for sure if you're not united on direction. 

Your property manager should be supplying monthly reports and year end PnL reports that you give directly to your CPA. 

Also, what others have said, the personal touches on what is in your place (e.g. providing all the essentials instead of having people buy TP, coffee, shampoo, etc.) and the quality of those items (no tattered towels, stained sheets, etc.).  

Interview multiple agents they work for you and need to be trusted advisors, guides, and direct with issues that might arise. 

I went in a different direction so no info to offer here.

I'll message you directly if that's okay! 

I agree that Tampa is not the worst (yet) but I believe we are trending in that direction.

A foreclosure initiated by Ocwen won't touch your credit at all as you are in a second lien position and not a direct holder of the loan/mortgage.If the foreclosure starts you might be able to recoup the money or lose it.

I am actually open to hear about other areas in the states, but the general direction is Jacksonville at the moment.I totally agree about the partnership part.That is why I am working with one :) Are you thinking of buying in Jacksonville as well?