Your ability to connect with them on a personal level matters more than your offer.Think about it:  • The “Used Car Salesman” is only focused on closing the deal as fast as possible.

You can’t use the property personally for more than 14 days or 10% of days rented, whichever is more. 

I dont know Nathan personally..

Is there any benefit to visiting DoH offices in person? 

I've walked their properties in-person, and their build quality is good.

I know a couple of the Realtors on the team at Suncoast Property Management, Acquisitions & New Construction Manager, Gretchen Kornutik, REALTOR® - Good person.

Of course most GPs have personally put in money to keep the deals from sinking.

With a Conventional Loan you can buy a SFH, Duplex, Triplex or Quadplex with as little as 5% Down if it is your primary residence as long as you have the intention of occupying one of the units for 1 year after closing escrow.This is the strategy I have personally implemented and have assisted many of my investor clients in doing the same. 20% Down is also beneficial as it keeps your payment low but it does limit your ability of buying more real estate faster.i would be more than happy to discuss the different strategies with you over the phone or in person.

So the question becomes based on their individual and personal tax situation what is the estimated tax burden they'd save? 

Gator most of the risk is on the person providing the earnest money.