So I try to thank them every time for providing information I would have to pay for, if I knew who to ask and who to trust.

Unless you have a way to source off market deals or have a crew to provide labor for below market value, you're kind of relying on hope and luck to find a deal that works.

However, there isn't a standard form like a NAR lease agreement; it just needs to provide some general information.

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These are hard working guys and gals providing for their families..

Both of you provided important information.It's true @Jason Wray that Florida is always a hotspot.

Very few non-owner occupied property policies guarantee full replacement cost - they typically provide replacement cost up to the dwelling limit purchased. 

I should have mentioned that I am out of state in Colorado and I'm not connected yet to contractors that I trust to do a rehab.

So, you are working through 2 decision makers, not one.A Realtor can really provide you value in a transaction....especially your first one! 

I am not a tax professional trying to sell you my services I am simply providing my perspective.