Of course she would still be responsible for the rent up until the new tenant moves in. I

What part of Florida are you in? I

I’ve heard it’s a different process to get a loan for second home purchase as in I need more money down and higher interest rate is this true?

Just a thought..Also, all the external emlements would need to be built in ie conveyancing firms's, a list of approved contractors / handy men, bond/morgate originators ect but i think if it could be done seamlessly and the buyer has a great experience as well as the seller. 

Real estate is such an interesting, fun, and beautiful thing to be involved in! I

It could be shared/rented out to one tenant, which would help alleviate some of the financial burden; however, the cash flow situation you're in is still vastly different and, depending on your financial standing, potentially jarring.

I have on SFR which is paid off, a duplex with a note at 5.125%, and I own the home I live in. I

The area it is in is probably a C class neighborhood.

How to identify the best areas to invest in? Is

And do you have a specific area you are looking to invest in? I