Unsure if you have a special situation going on but my grandfather had luck going to the county planning and zoning commission as he bought 5 acres of land many years ago that was just pasture land.

Only special types of loans?

Obviously licensed is main thing, bonded even better, viewing their portfolio, asking if they specialize in rehabs etc.

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 attribute almost everything I learned and getting my business off the ground to joining up with the FI Team early on.

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

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.