I just moved to FLorida, and the fact that we don't have basements make self storage a necessary evil for the average homeowner.If you have fear, then you are on the right path.  

Research which have the highest rates of homeownership (vs rental) and the average home values that fit your program.

This is an even lesser known product than either FHA 203k or Homestyle. 

Redfin loses on average $3,000 for every house they sell. 

For example, Phonix may be closer to you, allowing you to visit the property if necessary, but you're going to spend (on average) $243,600 for a $1,000 rental (with a 4.1% unemployment rate). 

Is there an "average" total tax percent I could use across deals to get close before I dig deeper for the actual numbers  or do they vary significantly? 

So basically they are saying loud and clear they dont want any professional investors utilizing their HELOC only the accidental landlord or aspiring RE investor.None the less the product is stellar.

I run a video production company when I'm not here at work and this job has been getting in the way of me doing some jobs, and the business is number 1 priority. 

@Julian Pilate-Hutcherson- On behalf of agents everywhere... your average real estate agent's enemy is the "tire kicker" and/or the "newbie". 

Park is in below average condition for the area