It may need to be in place for a specific amount of time to be seasoned, per se. 

Also, your entry price is going to be higher closer the the beach especially in SE FL and you will get less for your money in comparison to Orlando.

Even if this work(s)/ed out, keep in mind the tax rate on flips after SE, state and uncle sam get done with you is close to 40%.

Also, I'm sure you as an attorney would not recommend clients go pro se in court proceedings.

I believe in every county in every state, an individual is allowed to proceed pro se (corporations are not allowed).

Have you guys found a good local source for flooring purchase and installation on the SE side, Del City and MWC, carpet and vinyl? 

Think about it how lucky we're still even with 5 percent rate.There are still more rooms for the house to appreciate, not because of the appreciation per se but because the cash today has little value than yesterday.  

So they don't make for good rentals per se.

If you're going to do it, I recommend using a program that is paid for by the Tenant.https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/rent-reporting-se...

But it was not mortgage fraud per se it was just vanilla fraud and theft.