If that is the case then they should be using the standard fannie mae docs especially if its owner occupied.

I recently moved to Jacksonville, Florida and I am looking to network with some local investors, owners, operators, etc. 

And if your friends are owners, not renters, they very well could have a skewed opinion of what would be a deal breaker to them versus the typical renter in the area.

The law typically requires the property owner to be named on the lease, even if you are using a property manager.

I worked for the owner for several years and grew to know all of the tenants and systems the owner had.

Another option is to see what other lot owners in the area have done with their own lots.

I was contacting owners in the area when I found a house for sale, and I bought it.

They usually either travel alone or with a significant other (and a pet!)

I’m thinking my split on a 20% fee of owner’s STR rental income would be 75% + a finder’s fee for new clients of $1000 or 1% of first year’s 20% rental fee (whichever is greater) + 90-100% of listing setup fee of $1500 + referral fees on rental properties that go to list.

Look for a builder who has experience working with the future owner/resident.