Everybody I have talked to says there is a 6-12 month season period before I can refinance and get my money from the heloc back out.

go to lots and lots of meetups.2. talk to those HMLs and find out what their terms are.3. save up enough so that you have a down payment, reserves, and also enough in cash for the hold period. 

From what I've seen, think you should have no issues finding something needing some updating to hopefully further build equity and push rents. 

The 15-year period of cheap money on which every US real estate investor has surfed is over.

Look for homes with updated systems—new plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and windows are essential for long-term value and tenant satisfaction.

As there may even be updates found in the court that hasn't been put out to the county yet.

We have owned 14 SF rentals and 4 apartment complexes totaling near 1,000 units, and over 17 year period we have been sued exactly once.We had a 350lb resident that missed the bottom step of the staircase, fell and hurt himself. 

In addition, the City of Cape Coral has updated codes and ordinances related to short-term rentals that are now available in a searchable database provided by Municode Corporation (3).Short-term rental limitations have been an issue in coastal communities in Florida, including Cape Coral, where investors can buy property and rent it out for short periods at high rents.

The time period you select is whatever you are comfortable with.

Can you check with the folks at Discord and get updated information?