In the first call they disconnected my old PMS before setting up any of the messaging, notifications to cleaners, or locks before the end of the call.

You’ll probably end up having to pay any buyer’s agent a commission so you’re really trying to save 1-2% max on your seller’s agent before you pay for advertising, professional photos, doing the open houses and showings and paying to be on the MLS.

Some of the top neighborhoods closer to downtown Tampa and downtown St Petersburg include:South Tampa - 33629, 33611, 33609, 33616 (there is potential to get homes under $500k here but prices go up to $1 million+).

Homeowners investing in large-scale projects might be preparing their properties for sale, making them potential leads for off-market deals.Spot Investment Opportunities:Investors can use building permit data to locate properties undergoing significant upgrades, especially in up-and-coming neighborhoods.

Please PM me if you want to meet up?

Will you team up with the seller who can't sell his property to help me buy it?"

Even after I start flying again I will have plenty of time to persue (and close) real estate deals. .

First, you have rents that are as close to guaranteed as possible.  2nd, the tenants do have to qualify for your "published" standards. 

Stay the course and look at upping your marketing approach.

Let us know how it goes and the way you ended up going with.