I see a disservice being provided in the given example by the real estate agent by not bringing creative strategies on both the sellers and buyers position on this particular deal.

how would i connect with subto bringing a valuable deal to the table with equity

Look for duplexes that are going to need some rehab work so you can add some sweat equity and bring the value up as well.

You can forbid pets, but guests bring them anyway: Recent surveys show that over 50 percent of travelers are taking their pets.

I'm also in FL and am a RE investor (STR/MTR/LTR), developer, and just love RE and the freedom it brings.

If you plan on going the hard money route, most lenders will require an experienced, licensed GC to complete the rehab portion.Do you have the option to bring on an experienced partner for your first that can show you the ropes?

BUT I have also heard that it could trigger a due on sales clause, bringing the note fully due at any moment.

If you don't mind a little more management, renting by the room and midterm can bring in a lot more revenue than renting just the basement or other unit if you get a duplex. 

Are they bringing equity?

When they eventually move out, I plan to do a full renovation to bring the unit up to high-quality standards and maximize its rental potential.I’m happy to connect if you ever want to chat.