Do a google search for the property address and "foreclosure notice"; try to find a newspaper notice published with the sheriff's sale auction date.Starting from the first missed mortgage payment, the bank can start the foreclosure process.  

As you already noticed, to find a single family without HOA you'll be in not so desirable neighborhoods.

In addition, once the work is completed, you will have a $140,000 loan on a $325,000 value home.I noticed that Florida might be a "mortgage" State , and not a Trust Deed State like CA.

I've noticed people do not want to put in any time towards this but are ok with returns better than what they get at banks.

Okay and once I file an eviction notice she will have 30 days to remove her things correct? 

Try GOOGLE VOICE I have notice investors and wholesalers using this tool.

There's been some movement in the slab, and I noticed the nails on the braces connecting the floor joists to the central beam have loosened a bit.Thanks in advance!

I notice lower end apps are focused mainly on screening tenants and collecting rent.  

you might consider "estate notices" in the local newspaper

My tenant is mad at me and gave me their 30 day notice.