I responded with an apology, promise that they would promptly receive the check (it had actually been ready to go for over a week, but our schedules never lined up for me to give it to them, and our neighborhood has seen mail and package theft), but I also included a list of things I wanted them to fix.

You shouldn't have to do this - though I found it very helpful and informative.My PM only operates in a few select neighborhoods so don't think they would work for you.

Also make sure you buy in the right neighborhood. 

For newspaper select The Record Reporter.

It is a single family (3 bed, 2 bath) built in 2013, in a great neighborhood close to a military installation.I owe $139,000 and the house appraises for $169,000.

Hey @Curtis Shotliff,My spouse got on board after we found a duplex in an A+ neighborhood.

I've got a decent idea on the neighborhoods I would like to invest in but any advice on areas to absolutely stay away from?

Most, if not all people who buy out of state and have a bad experience can eliminate or greatly reduce their bad experiences investing out of state by doing the following Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.

I seen this prices in C type neighborhoods in Jax. 

If I can get close to that on a house in a decent neighborhood, appreciation will be the bulk of the wealth-building over time anyway, but your area may be different.