My question is how do I avoid triggering the due on sale clause in the mortgage when the seller transfers the deed to my name?

In Tampa here as well.That is a question for your asset protection attorney, but most of our borrowers/clients in FL have LLCs.

I don't buy from wholesalers, so I never had to ask anyone any questions, but if I WERE to buy from a wholesaler (eewww, do you know who you are talking to?

Based on your question, you have two core decisions to make, and they may conflict with one another - where do you want to live, and where do you want to invest? 

Your question is a very common question, and I can appreciate your concern here.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

My long term goal is to have multiple rental properties.My questions are: What would be the ideal steps to take with this house?

I still think that the appreciation question boils down to the "Do people with options want to live here?"

I copied and pasted 1 message to respond to 2 of the same type post/question :/ You should be all set.

I guess my simple answer is several questions back to you.