The difference in price between two reps at the same company should already raise red flags for you. 

You will need different agents for each market. 

It positions you well for real estate success but don't stop there, explore different investment options and build connections with people in the field.

I just have to research a bit more as I know Tampa has different rules about short term and zoning.  

Or the out of state aka "remote investors" try to do it themselves remotely by using multiple different contractors who somehow, never seem to show up and do the job.

All I've ever done professionally is construction  (half my life, even have a degree from UNL if that makes any difference...but not).... 

Plus, being part of a mastermind connects you with a massive network of mentors across different sectors and backgrounds of REI, opening up endless possibilities for learning and collaboration.

You'll probably get a lot of different responses here, but my opinion is, I never like being 100% leveraged.

Sure, the % is similar, but on much smaller $'s, that's the difference. 

Need to see whatever you are purchasing, does it cover the difference or more, for the now negative cash flow?