You don't want a QI that has a pooled trust account where they have the opportunity to invest that money and use it for good or nefarious purposes.All the insurance and bonding in the world (which are important) are only beneficial after a bad event has happened. 

We are barely getting $2,500 for SFH homes with pools in nice areas of Cape Coral.

I wouldn't care about the cash-flow past keeping my head above water until I can liquidate gains to leverage down what I hold. 

I'm out state investor so I didn't not fly there to do the tour which was my mistake to make this decision. because the one furnished and water heater it's not up to code.

Many listing agents will be doing business as usual if they want to draw the largest pool of buyers, like FHA or VA. 

Dont currently invest in the market but living from Chicago all my life- I have seen MIlwaukee and a few other cities in WI continue to grow and develop their neighborhoods, cities, and counties- I see the MW continue to grow at a slow turtle rate but if you have time on your side, I would put my $ on some of the areas in MI, Racine, Madison, GB and Kenosha - Closer to the water the better --

If not you will need a very large hot water heater.

Because laws and customs vary considerably by state, the first thing I would do is find a good RE attorney who is well versed in private lending IN YOUR STATE.Knowledge of SAFE act considerations, Usury laws, etc can save you a boat load of money and headaches later.I would probably also suggest either placing your funds with a lender who has a pool (you'll get a lower return) or working with a broker very experienced in private loans.

Some optional items from a LTR lease now become requirement: you have to own the utility account, definitely have contractors to maintain yard, pest control, periodic soft wash the exterior, pool/hot tub (only speaking from FL, or any other property routine maintenance in other region). 

I believe this is very important since if a guest can afford a 5-bedroom pool home in the same neighborhood as your 3-bedroom home with a pool, most likely, the 5-bedroom home will book first.This is why I am reaching out for advice.