Of course there are plenty of explanations, but it could be a red flag. 

If you haven't connected with an investor and real estate professional in the Tampa Bay area yet, I highly recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I'm of course bias because I invest here and I'm an agent here, but there are plenty of options for great properties in the $650K range in Reno.

This is the reality no one is talking about but they will sell you a course on how to buy real estate.

This can help you build equity in your investment.Of course, there are some things to keep in mind when buying new construction as a rental investment.

After that, I have created a pseudo-real estate course for myself which will consist of reading the following books: Rich Dad Poor Dad, The 4 Hour Work Week, The Richest Man In Babylon, The House Hacking Strategy, The Multifamily Millionaire vol. 1 & 2, and Buy Rehab Rent Refinance Repeat.

Too many to list . . .Self-managing for now Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Jared (laughing) ... ummm, are you really on here asking for a "Professional Referral" for a tradesman, after stating that you are probably just going to hire a "handyman" to get it done because it will be cheaper!?!?!?!?

Talk to the lenders here on BiggerPockets under "Find a Lender" - these folks will not attempt to charge you any upfront fees, though there will of course be some costs wrapped into the loan.