We also can offer BPO options but only for experienced investors and only on short term loans (All 30 year loans need a full appraisal)

Our plan is to convert it from a duplex to a single family home, and I'm just wondering what financing options are out there for a project like this. 

I'm looking to find deals that would cash flow better than my current investments and from what I've seen so far Orlando is a good option. 

@John Haelig,From what you've written, I think your first option is to look at 1031ing into a passive investment of some stripe. 

You will find much easier and cheaper financing options and can get into a home with as little as 3% down (and depending on your income, potentially no money down).

I lived in Orlando I liked it, but based on how things been going, Tampa seems like the better option.

Transplant hospitals might be another option. 

I guess what I'm getting at is it seems like our options are either bite the bullet in our next primary residence where we are currently located, understanding the future opportunity to rent for cash flow looks pretty bleak, or look in other states where we would have more buying power and try to find a duplex or sfh that will cash flow off the bat. 

Rather than spending all the money to furnish the unit for it not to be successful... and have to sell or put all the furniture in storage and create another expense. 

For example, if you're looking for homes with basements... the MLS options you're considering may not have any inputted data for the "basement" section because there are no basements in those listings)- could be a convo to have with the agent's broker about how they're approaching the search strategy and that you're not happy with it- How did you "go on the MLS"?