For example, if in-unit washer/dryer hookups are the norm, I would include the actual appliances as a simple way to exceed the expectation.

75% of ARV is the max you want to go when you include all your costs. 

This includes landscaping and outdoor space if possible.

Will use my lender Ryan Deasy at Capital Three Sixty who has already done (or in process of doing) 7 other loans for me including a 3 property portfolio refinance.

Including buyer agent commissions in financing deals is crucial for keeping the dream of homeownership alive, especially for first-timers.

My thought was to block Saturday check-in/check out up until a few days before that date, allowing me to capitalize on bookings that may include the Saturday.

These loans take more time, require more docs etc. 20% down requirement (you are closing one time for the construction -- includes land -- and the permanent loan).You could expect rates in the 11-15% range for HML/PML.

Instead of just including that, I offered to rent it for an additional $200 per month.

It includes money toward acquisition and it includes rehab money held in escrow.A very common product for anyone flipping or doing the BRRRR method.

My main concerns about Florida include: Chinese Drywall (very toxic; found in older homes); HOA Restrictions; Lots of people/crowds; sinkholes (properties sinking into the ground); Red tide (dead fish found on beaches due to algae bloom); Homeowners Insurance costs (w/older roofs); Mold; Hurricanes/Flooding , New construction (not always built to quality)... these are the most common issues found in the Florida market.What zip codes would you recommend for a single family investment property under 300k to mitigate these concerns?