But you are taking a step in the right direction, I cant tell you in just this post how thankful I am of the other investors and their encouragement, tips and advice they have been willing to offer. 

It sounds like you conquered the first step in real estate which is figuring out how much time you have to offer to your new business.

Hard to offer advice about how much to offer with no rent or comps provided.  

What will they need to see to offer funds?

Would it make sense to offer to pay 40% of the insurace, but split all other bills equally?  

I say the above because I don't know FL laws or local ordinances as to offering rentals to the public. 

Just go to the Network tab above and you may find people near you interested in what you have to offer. 

Hello
How long does it typically take banks to respond to an offer made on a foreclosed property? TIA!

I don't own in these cities yet but I really like their economies, and the lifestyles both cities have to offer.

Banks are also instructing us REO listing agents to give owner occupant buyers first shots - sometimes not even allowing investors to offer on a property for 15 days after its listed to give owner occupants time to line up financing.