In my limited experience the bank data is for reconciling against the data you've already modeled in QBO through invoices, bills, and recurring transactions to automate their production, generally speaking the bank data isn't a source for that info, that's at least the mind shift I had to go through.

Also, at least one of the counties there is going through a county-wide tax reassessment currently, which is going to greatly change some of the tax bills, so keep an eye on that if the Poconos is a consideration.I can't speak to South Florida specifically, but broadly Florida was one of the worst hit markets in the country in the last recession, it might be a consideration to pick up a place down there during the next market bust if you aren't in a hurry.

(I am speaking with several hard money lenders first, so I have a small relationship already established, but they are saying once I have a deal, they can talk specific numbers, approval, etc).

@Joanne Hanson I would suggest you speak with a local real estate attorney who handles landlord-tenant law.

@Jacob Sampson Can't speak much to mobile home parks, but storage is definitely more desirable than it used to be.

I upped my offer by 3k, wrote a personal letter with a family photo, (did this because when speaking to the listing agent I found out the tenants cried when they learned the current owners were selling, so I knew emotion might be in play and wanted to let them know we are a young local family that care about our tenants). 

Hopefully I will be speaking with some of you in the coming months and years as I build a position in the space.

I have never done FIRE so I can't speak to it.  

Would it be more advantageous for them if I have leases signed or should I speak with them before I get tenants in the rentals?

in VA a 30 day notice is 30 days from the rental due date not just 30 days from.whenever you choose and he ignored his false 30 day termination via email so if i were to pay the prorated amount i would have agreed to his terms and he is not accepting my rent and I have severe health issues and needed the time I was legally entitled to.