@Paul Bryzek, I second @Taylor Ferris to go out to @Katie Pratt's meetup.

Technically speaking they have to go to probate court.

Bigger Pockets is the best way to go when reaching out to experienced investors and getting deals done the right way.

You definitely miscounting some numbers - property taxes are high in FL because there is no state income tax.Management companies charge a lot and don't do much for the money, every light bulb replacement costs you dearly.Unless you plan to move there and do your own PM, that's to going to be a good project

Good luck and feel free to reach out if you want to go into buy and holds and ideas for your next move.

I decided to go with X, since X was a Baltimore area (Dave is DC) firm.I signed the contract in October 2016... and that is where I will end this part.

The approvals have to go back and forth between multiple departments.  

And when I do get licensed is it just a test online similar to drivers license test or do I actually need to go somewhere like a school?

Seems like 3-4 bed /2 bathroom homes / 1000 sq ft homes are the desirable norm in Independence?

You see, if you negotiate a package price, then you have nowhere to go when you’re done; but if you negotiate individual purchase prices, then you can always come back and ask for a discount if you take the entire package.Second, you need to know real values by using the comparable sales method and income methods to value the real estate.