I think your first step might be to talk to a realtor, especially VA/Military friendly one.

Is this like when will arnet tried to take over for Michael scott in The Office"I have a 3 step plan to double profits here""ok great, whats the plan?""

. - great job, that’s a step in the right direction IF you were to no longer claim the property as your primary residence and to operate as a business!

And very least,  it will tell you the steps  to take so that by the time you finish the course ,  you've already applied or understand how to apply to dbpr for the state license  and  how to determine  where you will be testing. 

There are 4 key dates:year 5 -- 10% step up in basisyear 7 -- add'l 5% step up in basis12/31/26 -- recognition of adj. capital gains as gross incomeyear 10+ -- basis = the price you sell it at

And if they don't, then it is unlikely that THEIR insurance will step up.

Let me show you what I mean.I analyze properties in multiple steps. 

They do both pre-foreclosure sales (typically on the courthouse steps) and bank owned sales (typically online auctions).

I might start pursuing off market deals.

I'm an Ex-NFL athlete (currently a Free Agent) that's looking for the next step after my football career and I think REI will be the perfect fit.