There are lots of meet up groups around Orlando, you'll have to travel a bit for most of them, but if that is your goal...Also check out CFRI dot/net if you would like to network with other local investors and trades.

Or maybe you're great at project management.

Make sure you set clear investment goals when you are doing this little by little as well as viewing house hacking as an idea for getting rent from it.

Maybe put off the second project for now?

As for general contractors, they are vital to the success of your projects.

My plan is to continue to operate the LTR, get approvals for my already initiated project one way or another from the board/or not since I've already put in a fair amount of money for turf/installation, and respectfully decline this additional potential $6k charge. 

I know I am overthinking this too much for the current stage as an investor, but I'm trying to work backwards from my end goal of owning 100 units.

Hello from the other side of the UP.As others have said tenants rights apply, you have to follow the old leases until either the tenant resigns "Hey just want to get you on my lease would you read and sign this", or their lease expires.This guide from the state is pretty useful answering all questions, I've done my best to memorize it.https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/publica...

@Kelly BeckWhen you are developing your strategy on where to invest you can Google the individual states that fit your investment strategy and goals.

Past renovations I dealt with one single contractor who managed the project but this projects appears I might have to go with a plumbing, hvac, and and additional contractor.