Look for a wet or low spot or look for a high spot.  

It almost seems to good to be true to be able to get the same returns as a Certificate of Deposit.https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/best-high-yield-s...

If you decide to move forward with them I highly suggest you alert them to the fact that you will be recording all phone conversations, and do just that.

A high-quality company will be on top of their KPI's and their numbers will match.

The high bidder by definition may be overpaying for the property.

Would highly appreciate it!

(FYI, We are trying to build a small (5 to 6 properties), high quality portfolio in the next 5 years, planning on putting 25-30% down)The investment opportunity in question is a new build, single-family home with a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout, accompanied by a 2-car garage, located in the neighborhood of Wesley Chapel, FL.

I highly recommend starting by tuning in to the BiggerPockets podcast.

I would never trade highly destructive tenants for cash flow. 

Then watch the comparable properties and see if they rent quickly (priced too low) or if they sit on the market (priced too high).