Additionally, consider partnering with a lender who can provide both financing and mentorship.

Average market pricing, $370,000/unit, is down 15% from a recent high of around $430,000/unit in 22Q1.Starting April 1, the market has had to face an additional headwind to transaction activity.

Additionally, if you have any recommendations for professionals I should consult regarding these decisions, please feel free to share.

Perhaps you can pledge another property as additional collateral as well, if you have said property. 

Will add it to my calendar.  

However, with this opportunity to actually be in Tampa in person we are hoping we can find a market near there that we can make work for us, since being able to visit the home in person will give us an advantage over trying to set up a team and systems without ever really spending time in the market we are investing in.

Additionally, Is tile a recommended alternative?

Our messaging was along the lines of 'we want to be flexible and offer you an additional month or 2 if you need it.

Additionally though I would ask them about Facetiming.

or, spending tons of time building up a network that can get you access to deals and opportunities.