Quote from @Frank Jennings: Start the eviction process. https://www.nolo.com/legal-enc...I would reach out to the Tenant, in writing, with a list of the violations (failure to pay rent, failure to pay deposit, failure to establish and maintain electric).

This will allow you to devise a business plan to optimize the property's performance.Conservative investors assume something will pop up at the property and want to be prepared for the unexpected.

As a rental owner, you will need to maintain cash on hand to cover maintenance costs and the times when the home is vacant.

In relation to running the LLC, keeping a book of business, maintaining the LLC in accord with the compliance that the Secretary of State requires (if applicable), and having an annual meeting are things that you should consider doing. 

Hi Chris,A good PM will be highly communicative as well as offer some insights into how successful they've been in collecting rent, maintaining occupancy, and keeping vendor bills under budget. 

Career wise, my only goals are maximum earning potential while maintaining maximum time with my family; wherever those two points best marry.

For Montgomery County investors I've seen the city as a point of contention with some citing sub optimal results in past projects as well as problem tenants giving them pause on picking anything up here.

Certainly, having a GC can allow you to free up your time to do more important things (find more deals, optimize your business, etc), and can also help you learn the process of flipping houses (how to do inspections, how to schedule, how to plan, etc), so if you're in a situation where you need the education or can better utilize your time, then by all means hire a GC.

There is nowhere else in Montgomery County to get well large, well-maintained single-family homes and multis.

Do you currently maintain an A, B (General Engineering and General Building Contractor) licenses in the State of Florida?