Over that year I''ve attempted to follow Brandon Turner's advice regarding the MLS. 

He isnt in Tampa, but if you are capable of using a phone and following along, this is your guy. 

We prepped did a walk thru 2 weeks prior to order any needed supplies, we did some repair work early if we found that we could, Our Painter was not in house he was FABULOUS,, he would work non stop, and others followed as soon as he was done.

Also, do you follow the formulas that bigger pocket lays out when you are analyzing new deals?

Make sure you always follow this set of guidelines, that way you never find yourself looking at applicants and trying to decide between them.You are supposed to accept the first applicant that meets all of your qualifications! 

I agree with you about contractors and trying to align yourself with one who understand your process.In the meantime I will follow your lead and go spend some time at Home Depot "window shopping" in order to at least familiarize myself with some general prices on flooring, paint, appliances, lighting, fixtures, etc.

Nothing will happen if you are following the law. 

Filled out some basic information and they texted me and called me to follow up. 

I'd like to follow this discussion for replies, if that's ok!!! 

Real estate taxes are typically not personal debts... they are liens against real property that follow the property, not the owner.