The plans are essentially ready for approval, just need a few revisions, so I should be able to pull it off :). 

I can't house hack because of the family situation so I can't be approved for regular loans that require you to make the property your primary residence. 

The total commission is usually negotiated as part of the short sale approval process and deducted from the proceeds.

Certainly) and some of the lowest regulation risk in the country so long as you buy in the approved areas.I'm happy to share real world revenue and theming examples as well.

This link is the latest guidance and includes a process you can follow to screen and approve service or support animals: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PA/documents/HUDAsstAnimalN...4.

Lenders typically require a resume for the GC involved in the borrower's project to assess their qualifications.When it comes to a GC getting funding for their own projects, while some lenders will take your experience as a GC or builder into consideration, most primarily look at your track record as a borrower on title when determining approval and pricing.That said, if a lender deems your experience sufficient, they may allow you to act as the primary GC on your own project instead of requiring you to hire a more experienced GC. 

I do projects all over Texas, plus in other states, but the process for permitting/approvals can vary by region. 

Congrats on your pre-approval and your plan to make Florida your primary residence while leveraging house hacking or short-term rentals (STRs).

Can you cluster it and get them to approve retail zoning for strip malls and fast food?

I got approved for up to $300K.