I gave property management over 2 months notice before I moved out and they said that they would try to re-rent my unit, but until then, I would still be responsible for my rent per my original lease agreement.After a month without any contact or updates, I just got an email from property management asking that I return my keys despite the fact that my lease is still active until 8/31/18 and I'll be paying rent until 8/31/18.

Just bail....cash for keys.....I wouldn't be surprised if 75%+ of bad tenant "endings" don't go down as a legal recorded evictionHe lied....knew he had an eviction....he didn't forget it.....he lied about a subject that is very critical in the screening process.If he had told you 'hey I had an eviction 14 years ago, but here are my last 3 landlords contacts so you can call for references" then I may let it slide once I check his storySo unless this guy is a superstar in every other screening category, ....AND my tenant pool is otherwise junk.....I would 100% pass.....

I will source it to excel.

Hi!

I’m pretty new to RE. I’ve been reading and saving for a few years. But I’m ready to jump in.
I libe near Philadelphia with a very Full-time job and two kids
I have a 200k line approved on my primary home ...

@Daniel WinsorI am not local to Key West however I spend a month or so there each year.

I live in Northern Virginia and I am looking to invest in turn key properties in a few markets in other states. 

It sure sounds like the inspection will be key here.

I will definitely check out those sources.

What is your source for rental amount. 

I guess what I am trying to ask is:1) Would you go for 5 houses or 2 duplexes  or whatever that bring you 1.5K cashflow in the middle of nowhere  (key word middle of nowhere)2) would you buy one fourplex 1 hour away from a big city that cash flows 1kI guess what I was trying to compare is would smart people go for:  1) close (1 hr away) to  big city property  (cashflows 1K)or 2) a little bit more cashflow from middle of nowhere?