Thank you for response, as this is our first foray into being being a landlord and we rehab'd property to high standard we may be unrealistic in expectations, I guess pride of ownership comes into play. 

Hard money lender's standards are looser than banks but generally only lend on sure things which can mean different things. 65% ltv for a newbie, 90+% of Arv for someone they have a lot of experience with.

Mercury tanning facility, etc...Pay attention to this upfront>>>Quality, quantity and availability of well water, soil perk sample from around the site, availability of LP year round, availability of cellular, and internet.Pay attention to this upfront>>>How far (cost and time) will it be to run electric to the site, and how much electric can the power company provide without having to make major super costly improvements (that they will charge you for in cash upfront before doing the work).

The government is trying to have control over who does the plumbing work in its jurisdiction in an effort to increase the standards for plumbing in that area.

I've downloaded the standard lease forms for Florida through BP but they do not include Lease to Purchase. 

Due to a cost seg on a storage facility last year, showing a loss on paper (six-fig accelerated depreciation), I don't qualify for Fannie/Freddie, but qualify for any other type of mortgage (stable/solid income, credit, employment, cash-flow, etc.).

Due to a cost seg on a storage facility last year, showing a loss on paper (six-fig accelerated depreciation), I don't qualify for Fannie/Freddie, but qualify for any other type of mortgage (stable/solid income, credit, employment, cash-flow, etc.).

biggest thing in the college community I live in is just making sure you get any rental permit needed with the city and make sure your property is up to their standards.

I currently am a junior in college, but I am eager to find a new job as the standards that I set for myself are high.

and subs should have no problem proving they have insurance and will add you to their policy this is standard Operating procedures.