First Time Homebuyer (Florida) Gathering Information

[Victor Ramos]

Hello all, with the help of these forums I've been able to position myself to manage a property, to help work someone's home into a great deal that helped the person pay off all debts and put money in both our pockets, I purchased a home in wife's name that did not include my income to qualify for programs here and we applied the BRRR strategy to a T. So I've managed to hold on to my first-time homebuyer card all this time in hopes that I can use it when I felt the time was right. I'm now looking to use it for a property in Florida. I'm currently living in the Northeast, but as an independent contractor I'm able to work remotely or schedule physical meetings with ample time to jump on a plane if necessary. I've also started to pick up work in Florida and I'm setting up a remote office, LLC, there. I'm hoping that helps if part of the requirements to qualify for like an FHA loan is living/working in the state. Not knowing what the available programs are for a first timer there, I'm in the process now of just gathering information. A friend in real estate has shared 3 trusted lenders he works with and I'm about to make the call, but would like to prepare myself with questions I need to ask or info I need to have at the ready. Any suggestions, do's and don'ts from BP community down in the Sunshine State?