Depending on how you came across the 'deal' you have to understand that the seller won't want to waste his time, effort, and energy disclosing information on the property, providing you a tour, and also giving you his financials to someone who doesn't have the ability to purchase it.

I really want to be in a career where my income depends on me.

My assumption for the impact - depending on how bad it's gonna hit.Even though Tampa is more prepared for storms than Texas(Texas has only 15% of owners insuring for flood damage !

How much you make depends on the type of tenant... my buildings that have tenants with kids yield a lot more than the ones without.  

if you fail, and a lot of people do because they underestimate it, it will be quick and financially painful.It all depends on your business plan, and how bad the area is.  

@Troy Luster it just depends on your goals and what you want out of your property.

Cost of cleaning between tenants depends on the region you are in, size and condition of the property.

I gross around $110,000 per year in rent and pocket about $3,200 / month depending on how many expenses I have.My goal is to achieve financial freedom soon. 

I would much rather use that 250k or slightly less (as to have some backup cash) to purchase a larger 4-6 plex or higher depending on your market.

The PM guys come by randomly to make sure the outside of the place still looks ok.In my experience, college rents tend to be higher than your average rent (depending on distance to school.