Options are limited but I have a source that can help with permanent financing, i.e. 30 yr fixed, interest only 30 year term.

Initially I had thought that this company only does property management, but as it turns out they help the investor from A to Z, when it comes to finding appropriate agents, lenders, contractors, handymen, managing rehabs, management, providing advice on the best investment strategy, etc. 

(But I'll try to give you a bit of a primer to help you out).First and foremost - in Florida - Foreclosures are usually ALL CASH transactions - meaning financing isn't an option.  

My old insurance just dropped me. Said that our property rebuild costs exceeded their maximum. Now, while searching for new insurance through a broker, I'm being told that my building now requires a "Central Station F...

I'm excited for you and happy to help however I can!

However, my mother is asking me to visit her to help with some matters, and I'm struggling to balance both responsibilities.My property needs some work to be rental-ready, and I want to make sure it's done properly to attract good tenants and maximize rental income.

This means you get exactly the functionality that you need for your real estate business without a bunch of other stuff that just bogs you down and isn't helpful.

Even if you have good folks on the ground to help you out, you are going to be making trips to take care of things that those people are unlikely to do, not the least of which is risk management:  Making sure your property is safe for guests, inside and out.  

Happy to connect and answer any questions you may have.Thanks for the great recommendation, that's really helpful.

You'll have to connect with brokers who can help you source these type of deals.