Hard to discuss real estate investing with non investors.  

When the lender brought up the issue, he just said that he needed more backyard space for his kid and it was a non-event.

I get a non refundable $500  deposit along with copy of Drivers license. 

Hi there,Given the complexity of your situation—owning a rental property in Florida while residing in Illinois, house hacking with your daughter, and planning to claim tax breaks—it might be a good idea to consult with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an Enrolled Agent (EA) who specializes in real estate taxation.While your current tax professional at HR Block has experience with multiple properties, a specialist can offer more in-depth knowledge on multi-state tax issues, rental income reporting, depreciation, and maximizing deductions specific to real estate investments.

Being non-TRID removes all the unnecessary, redundant paperwork and time restrictions. 

This is what is governed by FMR.

I would offer 90% of the market value. if he sells it you with no agents he is saving 6%~ on real estate agent commission and the other 4% is a convenience fee in that he dos not have to endure showings etc. and you will get better pricing on a non-owner occupied property if you put down 25% is compared to 20%.  

Blogs, podcasts, YouTube channels, advertorials in different publications can all be ways to start getting your name out there as someone to trust with investment funds.2.

If there are 8 months left, not much you can do in the short term.An investor can buy the deal, and wait until the lease expires, and send a non renew.You can always offer one of the residents an incentive to leave, such as cash so you can have a vacant unitGino

The main thing with a non-local lender is they might not fully understand the specific market dynamics of your area, which can sometimes affect appraisals or timelines.However, they might be able to provide lower rates or better terms than local lenders so it is worth looking into.