@Mark Towey I don't "farm" areas personally, it doesn't really fit the niche I'm personally going after, but what I have heard from some major agents in my market lately is that farming is not near as productive as it used to. 

From a financial standpoint, the key is to ensure you're purchasing properties at a price low enough to make rehab costs and refinance achievable.

How do I use that one property to acquire a second and how do I go from 2-3 and 3-4? 

We are very excited to share your investing journey with you and here to help you reach your goals however we can. 

You need to figure out what your market is for mid term.

I manage properties in other areas, but I’d be happy to connect and see if I can help or share some recommendations.Looking forward to chatting! 

Quote from @Samuel Pavlovcik: @Nicolas Tow Your Architect is correct that it sounds like the only option for you would be to obtain a Zoning Map Amendment to change to RT3.5 or higher.

My partner and I bought a home in South Florida end of 2021 with the intent of doing a small Reno and then airbnb/vrbo and then blocking out the dates we wanted to use the property.  

would love to connect. best of luck on your journey

It had some value add components to it so there was plenty of meat on the bone.