Just continue to analyze deals properly. 

Look into Tampa proper (Tampa city limits) ...no restrictions on STR there.

Make sure you are buying in a great market with the #'s working out properly on the property as well.

You need to become an expert at properly analyzing deals and assembling a pro forma package to present to investors.

Now, when it comes to building a house then you may have more control over each stage of development, which should allow an Investor to control costs and increase profits if planned and managed properly.

I do things the proper way. 

What kinds of trouble would I run into trying to purchase a home without the proper documents?

Then properly diagnose?

I always like to add a first right of refusal clause in there, so if the note holder/property owner wants to sell the mortgage at a discount in the future, they must first offer the discounted price to you to pay off in full.From there, you'll want to close with a title company as normal, getting all of the proper insurance, etc assuming its marketable through a warranty deed. 

Proper lighting and video cameras are the base layer.