See if there is a local meet up and start networking among investors.  

Also network as much as you can to meet new people who are actively doing what you want to get into.

While it's possible that you have different standards for yourself, do you think it any less safe an area?  

BP has lots of information on that, but also go to Meetup.com and search for "Real Estate Investing" in Tampa, there are lots of groups that meet all the time.

Networking with experienced investors near you here https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet would be the best way to find a potential mentor.

Would you like to meet?

Let me know if you want to chat or meet up for lunch!

In both investment adventures, there are pros and cons, but not really knowing where to start, I was hoping to get some advice or find someone local in the area to meet up with and get more information.My husband and I currently own 3 rental properties – a row home in Baltimore City, MD a single-family home in Baltimore County, MD and a condo in Ashburn, VA.

So I'm assuming both building A and B are configured to be able to sell as separate units sch as individual meters, kitchen and bathrooms, in other words they meet your areas zoning code standards to be sold separately.

I will be at that Coffee meeting October 15th in Delray.