The process continues. 

I had called my two local Title Companys and asked them and one had no idea what i was talking about!

The Hunter the deal finderThis is the networker, constantly out in the market, talking to the brokers and all the other players in the market.

We talked and they asked if I would be increasing the rent I said yes to $925, they were originally paying $825.

It's unusual to have be questioned by an underwriter about why he financed a loan with a private lender with a poor reputation, however, if it's a concern that he'll continue to be asked about it, I recommend creating a letter of explanation that clearly explains the situation.

Lake Nona is definitely a great location, and I also speculate that we'll see continuing appreciation throughout the coming years.

my guess is just water creeping in over the sill plate for both situations...but alas; I am not a structural engineer :(Happy to talk shop with you about the KC metro REI arena.

With the amount of regulation that's been introduced (and will continue to be introduced), there's now significant barriers to operate in this space and suspect those barriers will continue to spread across the country.  

@Nathan Frost Let me pose this question to you: What is the upside to continuing to "grind" as you describe it? 

Talk with your tax accountant about primary residence 2 out of 5 years.