Investing close into Raleigh or Durham it will be a challenge getting solid cashflow right out of the gate. 

Finally, any solid management companies.  

It explains the response I received from the mortgage broker.

I mean the United States Postal Service is a government entity after all. lolI assume you don't mean the Postal Service, so perhaps you'll get more responses if you explain what you do mean. 

It may indeed be on solid footing.

I think you would get a better response by indicating details of what you are looking at and people can indicate which neighborhood of jacksonville fits your criteria.What price range are you looking at?

Thank you all for the comments/responses and suggestions.

Buy a rental in a solid area where you will attract a good tenant.

Thank you for your response and advice.

If you know the upset price from the auction, it will be a helpful comparison to the listing price and will give you guidance on how low your offer can be and still get a response.