If you have any recommendations for property managers who are working the New Haven/West Haven area please let me know! 

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Get in touch with @Wale Lawal@Jonathan Greene Thank you for the recommendation.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I do see a lot of condo developments being built in region-15 now and mostly, high density ones. 

But if you insist on LTR, I recommend considering areas like Marietta, Decatur, or Acworth which have a pretty high LTR rental demand right now. 

so would you mind sharing your experience so far and what you recommend?

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My main concerns about Florida include: Chinese Drywall (very toxic; found in older homes); HOA Restrictions; Lots of people/crowds; sinkholes (properties sinking into the ground); Red tide (dead fish found on beaches due to algae bloom); Homeowners Insurance costs (w/older roofs); Mold; Hurricanes/Flooding , New construction (not always built to quality)... these are the most common issues found in the Florida market.What zip codes would you recommend for a single family investment property under 300k to mitigate these concerns? 

Would love recommendations on who to work with!

I recommend Badger and Badger in San Antonio.