I pointed that out, and he was of course grateful.Later he asked me to find him a condo on the market, and we began the search. 

Really, I should know, as I've seen some rehabs that were so cheaply and unattractively done that I didn't pursue in purchasing when I was searching in Orlando to buy and rent. 

I don't want to violate any BP rules so I can't post his phone number but a quick google search will have him pop right up.

This is a great area for reverse searching absentee landlords & vacants; checking the code compliance & back taxes lists, as well as driving for dollars.  

Try searching that area on www.NARPM.org there you will find the best educated and professional PM's

This provides privacy, avoids public records searches and when you pass away it walks around probate and delivers your asserts to your heirs without the need of an attorney.A land trust is a strategy not a complete tool box.

I haven't had much luck searching Bigger Pockets for this specific question.

I will definitely stay patient in the search for property #2 when the time comes.

I am having a title company to do a title search to make sure that the only lien is that of the investor that owns the tax certificate .  

I want to encourage you to BE PATIENT DURING YOUR SEARCH.