If anyone is available to add some valuable knowledge and info that would be great.

I'd do my research for property management for your own knowledge by going online, checking references and getting on the phone with the company and make sure they understand your needs and exactly what you're looking to get out of an investment.

Petersburg and surrounding area of Florida who have excellent first time home buyer knowledge. 

Outside meeting with a few buddies who own rentals to pick their brain on their process, my knowledge is pretty limited. 

Should I let the seller know in advance (before we sign a contract) that I will be assigning the lease option to a tenant buyer for a fee?

Knowledge, you want a custodian that knows what they are doing and can help explain the rules and prohibited transactions to you

But I realized that is a good thing .. because that turned out to be the best move of my life and lead me to the point I am at now.I hope to build genuine connections, build relationships, and expand my knowledge on Bigger Pockets. 

I hope to build genuine connections, build relationships, and expand my knowledge here on Bigger Pockets. 

Ask for appointment and make a list of Q so you have  knowledge how the process work. 

Before then, I would like to fill myself with as much actionable Wisdom and Knowledge as possible.