Along with gathering information online, I've also been watching a ton of videos on youtube and that is how I stumbled across BiggerPockets.

At this point, I am looking at property online and talking to potential agents via email.  

I'll check them out online with the various local KW brokerages.

I did some research online and found out about this meeting tomorrow in Standish but I haven’t heard of anything on here about it.

Just set one up through one of the many online LLC formation companies. 

Sounds like $15k might be a generally safe bet on houses that look "pretty good"... and obviously upwards from there if adding an additional room.Property management fee: Yes, 10% was my starting rate there, but I have 4 properties in the area currently and my management company has a portfolio rate of 8% once you reach 3+ properties through them which is a nice little bonus.I should have caught the property tax difference!

Check window prices online. 

The Harris County Flood Zone map is easily available online, and it performed perfectly during Harvey.

Competition is brutal in Orlando and the auctions are online with an option to set a max price and have aut bids done on them.

You are right about the screening though, I did do an online screening that looked good but didn't call her boss to confirm annual salary and there was no old landlord info as she lived with a friend who had gone on business.