Newbie from Cen Cal likely moving to northern Florida

[Kyle Harlan]

I'm a 22y/o Merchant Mariner who is away from home 8-10 months a year. I currently live with my parents because I'm almost never home anyways. 

I'm looking at buying a home in northern Florida and rent this home while I'm away at work. I would like for this home to still be able to be claim as my primary home due to the great difference in state income tax.  Ideally I would like to be close to NB Mayport(Jacksonville), Panama city and Pensacola My ships may spend time there occasionally. 

My parents own 4 SFH which are all self managed with this I picked up a bit of the trade since I was able to walk. I would like to manage anything I purchase but at this point due to my day job it is unfeasible.

At this point I'm not entirely sure what I want to do, but I do know I'd like to find a way to take all the money I pay to California and at least have something to show for it. If any of you have any ideas on this let me know I am not restricted to any where in the world due to my job. I kinda figure a cap on my spend will be around 350k. I don't think I would buy anything for about another year or so. I would consider doing a BRRRR. While I am a recent college grad I wont qualify for any of the home buyer assistance on income basis.