I actually live Pinellas County.  

You may also want to consider buying this as a primary and living in it for a year.

I ask because I hear single section 8 tenants like to have their bf/gf living in with them...Quote from @Rich N.: @Peter GoellerBecause they way Sec8 does it, is that their local Sec8 inspector is suppose to the know the market rate.So, let me clarify this. 

Having a property management company seems to be a good option for me since I am living out of state.

I also suspect inflation will drive continued migration to lower cost of living / lower tax states.  

In this case, you can use Rental Income from the units that you will not be living in and that income can count to help you qualify.FHA rates are going to be lower than conventional for you almost always, but FHA does have a 1.75% funding fee. 

I live in Portland  Maine , I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.. thank you.

I live in the Newark area.

FHA 203k wont work unless youre going to live in the property as your primary.

It can be done but it may take years to build up cash flow especially if you live in high cost area like CA.