Im guessing better than most being further north and east but this information will help me better understand what to be prepared for and expect as a landlord in the future.

Not only are they not cheap, they sell the same lead to 3-4 agents at the same time.If you're going down that road, be prepared to respond to each lead within seconds, not minutes, because your competition will do the same, and you don't want to be the 4th agent calling.

So in getting your draft promissory note prepared, make sure it alleviates your risk as much as possible.

I’ve been involved in several types of RE investments, but my recent focus has been on residential rental property in CA, GA, and FL markets.Due to interest rate hike and market slowdown, I have temporarily paused acquisitions but like to explore options and be prepared if the opportunity presents itself.Let me know if you are interested to meet so we can coordinate a time and place.

Going to craigslist, MLS, or what ever is not really being a marketer.You need to stop, take 3 steps back, drop everything you are doing and ask yourself: "Do I want to be succesful, yes or no".If the answer is yes, be prepared to do serious work.

@John Woodrich prepare for the worst I guess

But just prepare yourself for 6 weeks.

If you are doing seller financing, whoever prepares the mortgage and promissory note should also be able to handle the deed (most likely your title company of choice here in FL). 

Typically, they are also much better paid.A Certified Public Accountant is allowed to perform certain duties that regular accountants are not permitted to do, such as preparing an audited financial statement, or acting as a taxpayer or company representative in discussion with IRS Revenue Officers or Counsel.

I need tax advising and preparation, and I'd like to be able to meet someone face to face and for it to be someone who knows the local market.