Make sure you check the local ordinances / zoning and talk to the local administrator to see if you can do what you are planning.

The process seems daunting and overwhelming, and I am not confident I will put the time in to talk to sources, analyze, and find properties for investing purposes. 

Lastly, talk to your realtor about the misrepresentation.

As long as you don't explicitly talk about your current offering, you are in the clear."  

The person said they would be willing to talk to me about the house in a few months.

Talking with a real estate CPA and a good lenders can also give you perspective on your finances and how to reach your goals. 

To have a successful STR I HIGHLY recommend listening to this episode of a podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-market/id161508...Once you listen to this, and any highly involved STR operator will agree, you will find a lot of the fundamentals are lacking in Kissimmee or you have to have deep pockets to hit those.I won't spoil the episode, but if you listen to it (and anyone out there that does) feel free to DM me afterward and I'd be happy to talk details tailored to your situation on if you're on the right path or maybe I can help.

The key would be making sure to talk to a local banker that can do CRE loans for owner occupied properties as not all banks do them.

There is a competitor in my market, talking with the owner he bragged of this model I mention above.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.