You have to factor the rent average in Boston vs Tampa and then consider the cost of conducting a business.

Sample Seller’s Disclosure of Information English (PDF) and in Spanish (PDF)Provide a 10-day period to conduct a paint inspection or risk assessment for lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards.

To my understanding, all you NEED is your basic homeowners insurance while the flip is being conducted IF you are using a lender. 

Since you are investing remotely you will want boots on the ground and logic says why not conduct all your services under one roof. 

If you really want to help your client it is better to work with someone who knows how to conduct a short sale.

Feel free to call me and I can show you how to conduct your due diligence on multifamily assets.

Then there will be permits that need to be pulled and County Inspections conducted, on the permitted electrical and plumbing work.

Moved onto to google state bases and public records, but must not have been conducting the best search to locate the contractors.You like Davie too?  

Hi MattAs a property manager I would say yes start reaching out to property managers and get information about what services that's included and their monthly fee.Some property managers even conduct sales like myself and would guide you with your investment purchase.Best of luck!

@Simon Ruiz , the only possible downside to being licensed seems to be that you have to disclose you are a licensed real estate agents in any transaction you conduct.