Do you recommend using a general contractor, or would it be more cost-effective to handle it myself with subcontractors?

Ironically, when the liability event occurs, those who are actively running their business the correct way are far better prepared to handle the liability event quicker and more cost effectively than the individual who has the complexed  asset protection structure but uses unlicensed workers without insurance, fails sign contracts with indemnification and operates their business negligently.

When they have a sale they can't handle, they refer that seller to you for a fee.

I handle St Augustine/Ponte Vedra/Palm Coast but can certainly help with Jacksonville and based on your goals there may be other opportunities to explore.To cover off insurance from previous comments, the market has changed and it is competitive with new carriers entering the market. 

BrendanWe typically use a third party servicer as its around $35/mo per loan and they also handle the escrow and end of year tax forms.

As somebody new to REI, what is the best way to handle rent lost when buying a fixer upper during the work?  

We have recently partnered with Outsite.co, one of the largest coworking/coliving communities in the world to handle booking and management.The property itself has appreciated and we are watching the market to determine the best time to hold a capital event.

This is primarily handled through the security deposit.

You'll learn more about the sponsor by learning how they handle an adverse market, and how they survive it, than by comparing projected vs actual without context.

Sometimes not telling us for a day or two after the fact.Just wondering how others handle this in their rentals.