In your case, having a local owners rep could certainly help but that will add additional costs.

I would provide a physical copy, email, and even a text/pic for the lease violation.

You'll also need to set up a contract with a credit provider.

Vacancy rates:The overall office vacancy rate in Tampa is 9.4%, which is below the national average of about 13%.For residential properties, the homeowner vacancy rate is 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate is 4.2% in the 33619 zip code.Days on market:Specific data on days on market wasn't provided for Tampa overall, but the median days on market for homes is 89 days according to one source.Promising areas:The Westshore and Downtown Tampa submarkets have seen increased occupancy, with an uptick of 175,000 square feet over the past year.The Westshore submarket has seen its vacancy rate drop by 100 basis points year over year to 12.5%, hitting a four-year low.Rental property insights:Tampa has a high percentage of renters, with 53% of the population renting rather than owning homes.The median rent price in Tampa is $2,941.Market trends:Tampa's real estate market has seen strong appreciation, with a total appreciation of 129.39% since Q1 2000, at an average annual rate of 4.41%.The city is experiencing population growth and an influx of young, educated professionals due to increasing employment opportunities.Regarding your interest in a brand new construction SFR with live and work usage, this could be a promising investment given Tampa's growing population and the trend of people seeking to live close to their workplaces.

Thanks for the additional information.

If you don't have any, then you would need to partner with someone who does.Hope all of that makes sense but feel free to ask anything additional. 

Thanks for the additional info.Here's my take: These sellers are asking WAAAAAY too much for this as a rental!

I hoped Philly would provide a blend of both and it hasn't.

You will need additional protection.

Would you provide the address to this kind of inquiry?