Looks like the local authorities are not going to allow this is as an STR.

Preferably a local bank or credit union in the SE FL area that is friendly to real estate investors.

Definitely more of a suburban location, probably 20-25 min by car to the downtown area from either.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen, and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

v=5yLr4ktCtqY&t=1807s).David and Rob advised that since I'm in a bad location, I should consider selling the house and buying in a better area judging by the long time it took to get a tenant.

I would check with local experts before making a decision.

Use your local Property Tax GIS website to get further info. 

@Alan F.Every market will react differently depending on the the supply an demand and the economic drivers in that local economy.

In my locality, persons are recruited to serve as testers for landlord racial discrimination by the local Fair Housing enforcement agency.

If you don't already have cash buyers in the area (I am one myself) I would recommend joining facebook groups and going to local meetups to start networking with buyers.