If we rent to own, they are OK, but we cant refinance because we don't have the deed.Are there any unique scenarios to help us get the property for little money out of pocket, we have the ability to have the deed and refinance, and the sellers are able to 1031 at their leisure?

Norada ls subject to market factors that could impact Its ability to makepayments.

However, I don't know from a practical point of view if it's doable 2) Condo vs townhouse vs cashflow: I noticed condos  and townhouses are way cheaper in fort myers FL ( however risk of hurricanes) and maybe more opportunity for cash flow.

Through that lens I will try to answer your questions to the best of my ability:1.

In the last few years, they've made illegal:-Rent controls of any kind-Limiting of fees or screening charges-The ability of HOAs to regulate STRs or LTRs in their neighborhoodThat's just the start.

I had done extensive reading and research on best practices and entity implementation that would best meet my specific needs.  

Dan makes a great point - you want to be clear of any areas that are working on limiting the ability to rent OR cap your rental potential.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

They can fine you for practically anything and they want all the STRs to be banned from the city.

In practice rents will be slightly lower and sometimes slightly lower.