Yes, I know credit cards are not ideal.

We're looking for around a 10 CAP and ideally would want to find a facility close to us within a 10 hour drive of the Tampa area.

Ideally in a neighborhood that is expected to modestly appreciate in the coming years.

House hacking seems to be ideal for my situation. 

If you are wholesaling, you need to know what your ideal client wants. 

Ideally i would be looking for a small multi family (2-4 unit) or a SFH that i can put some sweat equity into and hold for the long term.I will be heading down September 5th-9th to take a small tour of the areas that I believe I'm interested in.

Maybe I could gather some ideas about my next move.. ideally, (I think) at this point I'd like to get myself into a duplex and rent out one of the units.

Current LTV is around 50%, so the LOC would ideally be 65%-70% max LTV at least.  

If you can a detached duplex is ideal option as the rent on the non owner occupied unit will help your income qualification.  

I would like to know how to buy a home that I can realistically afford, ideally in Central Florida – either Volusia County (North of Orlando) or Pasco County (North of Tampa).