If anyone has ever been to South Florida, specifically Miami! 

Did you ever find anyone?

None ever seem to feel it is worth their effort to learn their state landlord tenant regulations before investing. 

That rate would be fine as the cost would be minimal compared to the larger amount I'm trying to collect.

None of us had ever heard of anything like this before - especially since the rest of the foundation looked really solid.Luckily, there's so much meat left on the bone that he'll still come out with a really good profit.My question to BP land is what could we have done differently?

Get names, titles, and possibly phone numbers, then start calling.Back in the late 90's, those two questions alone got me more great appointments and contacts than I could ever hope to keep up with!

Don’t forget to measure potential tax obligations as well if this was ever your primary residence.    

being an agent you could probably just find a good broker in what ever market you want to invest in.seems to me you don't need a out of area broker to broker your deals where you want to invest.pop on to Roofstock to get some ideas of whats out there.

I started exactly where you are, graduating, buying a house hack, and it was the best financial decision I've ever made.

As the project goes on and more gets done, I stop by/check in less as larger work is going on and takes time.