I ended up taking a different path.Also keep in mind some brokerages will require you to pick one or the other.  

I believe the requirement is 25% down for foreign investors.

This attorney should handle creation of your PPM and state filing requirements, but they do not handle the PSA or closing. 

The repair was extensive and costly, requiring excavation (about 3x6 feet) to replace the broken section and clean up the mess.

I actually like them because the homeowners' association (HOA) usually covers most of the insurance, and there is very little maintenance required.

Conventional loans will require 12 months seasoning for cash out and are usually capped at 75% LTV 2.

My latest blog - linked here  "UNDERSTANDING FLORIDA'S EVICTION PROCESS AND LAWS"  provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the legal requirements, timelines, and steps involved with Evictions in Florida.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Portfolio loans generally have a minimum number of properties that are required such as three.

I'm fairly new in the industry as well, and most of the sources I've checked at first require a subscription (CoStar, WSJ), but I found this newsletter called Zeroflux Real Estate who consolidate real estate news from such sites.