Again, I do not want buying the multi-family home to block me from accessing lending for the second home when I move.- Does anyone see any flaws or can offer some improvements/considerations to the financing strategy of this plan? 

If it is, it's super easy to show so it's not as much hassle for the buying or selling agent. 

I have helped a lot of first time investors learn the process and successfully buy their first investment property. 

Your investment property - This you could do a 1031 exchange on and buy another property you intend to use for investment. 

Financing seems to be tricky with IRA hence feel that its best to buy with self funding fully.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

If it's posted in Florida MLS, it's available in all online sites and people who are looking to buy property in your area can find your listings. 

There will be multiple markets you can achieve a 7.5% cap rate especially if you're buying with cash.

We're at the point where we're going to buy an appartment in Dubai. 

I primarily buy local so I actually go see the sellers and the property in person if I can.