Prices are still relatively cheap (compared to Orlando) but we are within 20-25mins of Orlando, the Airport, and all major attractions.  

See www.aspca.org.2.Not to leave the animal unattended for any unreasonable periods of time.3.Adhere to local ordinances, including leash, vaccination, and tag/licensing, requirements.4.Clean up after the animal and dispose of animal waste properly and quickly.5.Not to leave animal food or water outside the dwelling, as it could attract other animals.6.Keep the animal from being noisy, aggressive, or from causing any annoyance or discomfort to others.7.Immediately remedy any complaints that arise from animal behavior.8.Immediately pay for any damage, loss, or expense caused to others by the animal.9.Provide animal with regular health care, to include inoculations as recommended by a veterinarian.10.Spay or neuter the animal when it becomes of age to do so.11.Arrange for an emergency caretaker for the animal.Tenant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Landlord against all liability, judgments, expenses (including attorney fees), or claims by third parties for any injury to any person or damage to property caused by Tenant’s animal.Landlord reserves the right to revoke permission to keep the animal should Tenant break this agreement or provide false or misleading information.Landlord _____________________________________________________Date __________Tenant______________________________________________________Date __________ Tenant______________________________________________________Date __________ Revised 1/1/2017

They are marketed to newbies, based on metrics that make no sense for that asset class to make them look attractive to those that don't know any better, along with many other ways to cut corners in rehab, quality of the neighborhood, etc., etc. and that is all fine and good to say that many (or even most) of the operators are prone to do such things and that a potential investor should do their homework and due diligence, but that is just the thing that brings us right back to square one ... these are newbies being marketed to and buying these things, they by and large have no idea about how to perform proper due diligence on any property or provider, let alone one thousands of miles away in a market that they are also completely unfamiliar with.

Part of the attraction is the attractiveness of the units which includes the landscaping.  

If you have to unexpectedly sell sooner it's going to be more attractive to an investor to have tenant paid utilities.

@Jessica Mendez The prices do seem on a lower scale in Jacksonville, add in the schools and it is a very attractive option. could you tell me more about you current deal?

Companies like these will attract agents who couldn't make it in the "real world". 

A local guy at the REIA always says he'll give you a million dollars for a $100K home, but under financing terms that won't be very attractive to you.  

When first meeting a prospective seller face to face, does anyone provide written information or a visual presentation. 

If you can attract significantly higher rents by updating kitchen and bath, you should consider it.