Now the terms at these auctions are usually $5,000 Deposit in Cash or Certified Funds due the day of auction; balance to 10% due within 5 business days, and Close in 30 days.

You might call the Florida Bar and ask for an attorney referral for a board certified attorney in real estate in that county.

You have to attend a class to become certified for the program, but it's actually a really informative course. 

Accept all future payments only in certified funds.

FYI this would be my first property.Then I came across BP market place and I found amazing deals on there.

In the Marketplace tab at the top of your screen, it has a drop down box to "Hard Money Lenders".

I called a certified mold remediation company myself and had it taken care of for 4K.  

I work for Renters Marketplace in Renton; but I've still had a hard time so I became active on this site.

Usually it's just a matter of hiring certified contractors, having the building inspector hand you a big stack of paperwork saying what you need to do to bring the entire place up to code and the working down the list.

You can look me up on BP profiles and in te BP marketplace under Kansas City services, investors.