Virtually every state (including Florida) has a Landlord/Tenant act that defines the idea of deposits.

She thinks it's a bit of a grey area -- not specifically defined by the new code and thus left to interpretation. 

I will Definately get one there.I have read some books.

Depending on area the inspector may be adept at providing broad range estimates for repairs, however that should not replace getting written estimates from the contractor.

You need a Building Contractor or General Contractor to pull permits on a 4-unit building.Just the way Florida has defined things...

So what are you looking to focus on in real estate as it's very broad.

That question is pretty broad since so many people are looking for deals virtually.

@Ryan Herting, I guess I view this a little more broadly and can really boil it all down to know your market.  

Hey Elijah,you bring a lot of valid points and concerns to the table. obviously, as with all investing it is subjective.you need to clearly define what works for you and why your doing it.. with cash-flow being great it will create the ability to look at other opportunities sooner with cash in hand(remember you don't need to do it all yourself) However, on the flip side of the same coin there are several liabilities.

Generally speaking there are 2 main types of loans for investors: “Conventional” and “Portfolio”Conventional - I'll define these as loans that come from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names).