I usually do it with $20 as earnest money.

You don't have access to the real MLS, and the sites you have access to are usually behind.  

These are usually 4 plexes sold  either through a wholesaler or  in a distressed situation.

I think it's still under market, but I'd like to keep them as tenants. what would you say is the usual price for a 3 bedroom in that are?

How long does it usually take to settle?

I usually buy bulk searches at discount and use them as needed.  

Usually if you find a deal, the money will come.  

I have never been to that state but usually hear good thing about it.  

Is it also usual to be charged 10% of the monthly rental plus an administration & management fee initially and then a balance of $300 for any maintenance or emergency repairs.There is no indication of when the rent is passed on to the landlord, whether this is monthly, quarterly or annually I'm not sure.Any advice on your experience with PM's would be much appreciated as well as any recommendations for good PM companies in the Tampa area.

An Irish couple in their 60s investing just to take nice vacations and earn an extra $3K/mo.Point is, the 50-100 goal is certainly achievable from where you're starting, but you'll need to be aggressive depending on your timeline to reach that many units if you go one by one.I highly suggest one by one instead of buying an existing portfolio unless you can really learn all about the portfolio and avoid overpaying for it.