Given the nature of what I do, and limited time that I can commit to this, my goal is to focus on finding turnkey properties that I can buy and just start renting out.

The subdivision is on the wetlands, its nature protected area.

I hear you about the competitive nature of the websites.

This pre-review verbiage can be pre written and casual in nature- it's just not auto sent by a 3rd party-it's kept on platform.

Dividends give you cash flow but usually very little.With Real Estate, you make money 4 ways:- Appreciation (forced vs natural).

I am being told in a specific instance that copies of leases are not provided to owners because the legal binding agreement is between the property manager and the resident.In this case, I would have zero visibility on the nature of the lease terms, as well as who is responsible for certain costs borne (utilities, etc)If this exclusion to owners is allowed, what is required in terms of document retention in the case of termination of relationship?

@Tim Kaminski, Using the 1031 exchange will allow you to exit your older Pinellas properties and purchase newer properties elswhere that are not as big a risk from capital expense or natural disaster. 

Based on the conversation my realtor had with the seller's agent, the family selling the home is humanitarian in nature and would like to "help a family."

Real estate is by nature a very local business.

Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.