Agent: Find out what they specialize in and make sure it jives with what you are looking for as well. 

I'm find working about the edges of the grey areas, but only at the white-ish margins.I'm sure I'm oversimplifying this, but in my conversations with atty @Mat Sorensen of KKOS and the compliance folks at Specialized Trust Company, the results boiled down this - I can do work, but if the level of work requires me to wear a tool belt, I've probably reached the limit.

I’m also not too familiar with Florida and I’m wondering if there are things I should be paying special attention to.

You also have to pay for the extras (internet, cable, utilities) as well as furniture, dishes and linens.

You should also purchase double pane windows for energy efficiency as well.Fixed panel windows this size will be special order (not stocked at box stores).

Specially with quitting a 9 -5, just a few things to think about

For example we specialize in multi family buildings and understand all the numbers that goes into a property.

My question is, does anyone remember the lender David mentioned that specializes in small multi wnd can close in as little as 30 days.

You can't have more than one FHA loan unless you meet very special criteria.

Specially when using a hard money lender that charges you 12 percent interest only on loan.