I've done plenty of research on the rental aspect of this, but I've never actually purchased a house. 

Absolutely not.Another aspect of that, they can't take into account other aspects of desirability/lack there of.

I am in the process of creating an LLC and chomping at the bit to get things rolling.Right now, I am focused on learning the legal, business and strategy aspects of REI. 

How long should you hold on to a property before selling from a financial aspect?

Going to need to stick to my guns, and buy it right.And then of course, you have the whole hurricane flood aspect of this market now. 

Jamie, if the two of you meet Bryce and I would love to connect as well as we can be the hustle and knowledge (with your assistance on the knowledge aspect) sides of the triangle; as Todd stated the "management/renovation side of things".Valerie

During such - via text message ((in writing)) the applicant made a derogatory remark regarding the competence of the utility co rep and made other disparaging remarks about the process of obtaining utilities. 

I have purchased a Tax Cert in Alabama and have some questions on the insurance aspect.

I haven't given much thought about that aspect, but I definitely will. 

I assume there is something that the underwriter is seeing that causes them some concern.Since you bring up the 6-month aspect.... if you are looking to finance only your purchase price and closing costs you should be able to do that if you own the property for less than 6 months.