FL pre-licensing is mainly what not to do, nothing really regarding how to be a decent competent agent. 

I currently do not hold "employment" with the contracting company and am a professional poker player who does not report much verifiable income.

@Kristin Kenney well your first mistake was trying to reach a competent person in the city over the phone. 

A competent, educated investor makes money in both the up and down market.

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Does lease revert to a month to month agreement, etc...This is the part where I advise everyone to seek competent legal counsel and have them review the lease.

In a market this tight you’re lucky to not have to compete against other buyers, especially if it’s a good deal.

The players are less tested, the reporting requirements less rigorous- so the risks are higher.

I chose single-family homes as their appreciation tends to be strong, and I won't have to compete with the more experienced multi-family buyers who can come in with cash and get the best deals.

Banks should be competing for your business in this environment.