Before making any decisions, I recommend exploring neighborhoods in person, talking to locals, and doing thorough research to determine which area aligns best with your preferences and lifestyle.

C+ tenants are more prone to eviction when the paycheck to paycheck lifestyle hits an unforeseen expense and they stop paying rent.

Are there specific BiggerPockets forums or blogs I should follow religiously?

I'm interested in an update on two items builders track religiously:1.

I am in the program at the moment and have religiously following and focusing on his content.

Is there a lifestyle goal driving all of it?

The Sunshine State has become a magnet for individuals seeking a lifestyle that offers more sunshine and less snow. 

Of course, this assumes you're keeping track of everything religiously, as it would be hard to reconcile such records and ensure completeness.Otherwise, look into hiring a bookkeeper/accountant/CPA who can provide this as a service for you and can help advise you proactively, so you can prevent issues rather than remedying them after the fact.

As many others will echo house hacking is DEFINITELY the way to go if it works for your lifestyle.  

Condos are more for the lifestyle investor, as cashflow and ROI is limited, given they compete with hotel prices.A good realtor and property manager will show you which resort and bedroom performs best.