House hacking in Florida

[Steven Nieves]

Good morning everyone, 

I'm planning a move to Florida within the next year or so. The plan is to find a duplex and house hack. As of right now I am planning on going the FHA route, living in one unit while renting out the other until I am ready to refinance and repeat the process. Any advice that could possibly make my life easier would be greatly appreciated. Location advice is also welcomed. Right now I am looking in Jacksonville, Tampa, and MAYBE Orlando.