The numbers work but if it’s a war zone I can’t imagine many people have 1000$ a month to rent one side of your duplex are you sure you can command rents that high on an apartment? 

Most investors will tell you that if the payment is being made on time, the chances of them calling your loan due are very small, BUT there is still a chance you need to be aware of.I would start speaking to some lenders first to line up and determine your best strategy based on your needs. 

We already served another 3 day notice and have filed for eviction to remove him.Now he has these two "Guests" that are "helping him move" by staying there overnight for the past week.

CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW[FLORIDA STATUTES § 713.015]ACCORDING TO FLORIDA’S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW (SECTIONS 713.001-713.37, FLORIDA STATUTES), THOSE WHO WORK ON YOUR PROPERTY OR PROVIDE MATERIALS AND SERVICES AND ARE NOT ...

I want to stay in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area so I can be close to my property, to deal with any issues should they arise.

I am looking at staying in Sarasota or potentially moving to Tampa or Orlando.

-When I look up the land on the county website the land has the same tax ID as the sellers house, the seller wants to stay in his home and he still has a mortgage.So why would I want to by this land?? 

Just wondering why you are staying in Canada with your investing, or if you do have any properties in the U.S.

You stay focused on what you are good at buying/rehabbing/renting etc. 

Are there other closing scams or scams in general that I should be aware of for future purchases?