If you're looking for an accountant / book keeper reach out and I have an excellent referral for a firm that is virtual, does only real estate investing, and their accounting work is incredible. 

As a beginner, before learning about all different types of lenders, I purchased my first investment property under a conventional investment mortgage in my own name. 

Anyone currently investing in this area?

I've been investing in the stock market for 30+ years, but am at the point where I'm ready to diversify more into real estate.I've been lurking on the forums here for quite some time and I am amazed at the value of the posts and level of knowledge that exists here.

My Story: When I first started my journey in real estate investing, I was primarily focused on my military career.

@Courtney HamiltonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

The comps for a 1,200 sqft house in this area range from $250K to $300K, which would give me a minimum of 25% ARV after rehabbing the house.

Hey, BP community I wanted to take some time to tell you a little about my thoughts on out-of-state investing as many investors stick to their local markets, but out-of-state real estate investing offers unique opportunities that could boost your portfolio.

I am looking at my first real estate investment in the Clearwater Florida area 33756 zip code in Pinellas County.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment in Angola.