It’s a smart way to dip your toes into investing while securing your first home.You’re not being too ambitious at all!

Loan Security: The property will serve as collateral for the seller-financed loan.

There are some that provide coverage but of course the premiums and higher. 

Securing Lending shouldn't become a hurdle is the Deal numbers works. 

@Cosmo DePinto, I can provide further insight on behalf of my market.

If you do a furnished LTR you will still have to worry about your furnishings and possibly consumables/linens if you plan on providing that sort of thing. 

.- I will keep their security deposit for funds owed.- I will do my best to garnish future wages until their debt to me is paid in full.This has worked 100% time so far.  

Have a baby, and gallop into the sunset (while still making calls to PM's)INTEREST:I first got interested in Real Estate Investing because of the potential financial freedom it can provide to me and my family.

The area has certain advantages like shelter from regulation risk (pretty much as low as anywhere in the country if you buy in the approved STR tourist zones) and long term security (people aren't going to stop going to Orlando anytime soon). 

We get just as frustrated because the system is a bit "broken":(I believe the team is in communication with you about your options - just be sure to also let us know your choice to secure the property to deter squatters as cost-effectively as possible.