I have recently started using Obligo in my property management company (MS Coast Rentals).Tenant move out is super easy.

Hey David- these are the guys that started Fortunebuilders, a real estate seminar company.

Even in a mediocre market, if you have a great agent and a great PM, you will outperform a great market with a mediocre PM and agent.That's also why I think it makes no sense to invest in 17 different markets: you don't know much about any of them, you have to build a network of people in every market, the law is different in every State and it's physically/economically impossible to visit any. (1-4 units anyway, large commercial is different). 

Multiple, billion dollar companies are investing heavy in our area, such as Intel, Google, and Amazon.

I am not aware of the laws, but doesn't a realtor HAVE to tell the buyer it needs all kinds of reno?  

I’m not experienced with being a landlord, so I wasn’t sure if I should first acquire a rental close to home to learn the ropes or if I should just look into Florida with a property management company since I plan on moving there within the next to years.

California has some pretty strict renter laws and ADA laws. 

I have used several companies over the years.

Prior, I contacted the title company (chosen by PSO) in the property listing and they were willing to send me the same documents Auction.com will be sending me concerning wiring the deposit. 

I work for a management company that has been in business since 2004 in Florence, Alabama and we can help you identify properties to purchase, coordinate the potential renovations with our in-house maintenance team or preferred vendors and manage the property once it's ready to rent.