Always research and if you want to lookup an agents credibility you can do so on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations website. https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?

Sometimes I see boards become frustrated with off-site owners/investors that don't follow move-in procedures and if your tenants aren't familiar with the community rules (which is your responsibility to inform them of) that tends to annoy board members.

Assigning contracts as an agent might be viewed as a net listing by regulators.

I see 3D printed housing excelling outside the U.S regulated housing market.

You only need to worry about FICO scores when applying for conventional / FHA / Fannie loans through government regulated banks.

When it comes to septic systems you really have to know the town regulations as well, they may require a completely new Septic System and on the high end consider $20,000 - $30,000     --  I Think you need a mentor or a litter more research before you lunge into foreclosed or distressed property. 

@Carol DonaldsonI know the IRS came out with new regulations that affect self-directed IRAs which are mandatory this year.

Until the debtor's collateral has been legally sold by either judicial or non-judicial procedure (as applicable) the record owner's rights remain.

I work in, arguably, the most regulated industry in the country (healthcare) and they can't say a thing about my outside interests (unless I'm unethical, and then it could translate to losing my medical license, potentially).  

I realize that a mortgage is much more complicated and much more regulated than a business credit account, so it is probably a fantasy...