I am looking to get started in a similar fashion in the near future in South Florida with a potential move to SoCal as well.

Some leases will state that the tenant is responsible for rent until it is re-rented (and the landlord must do their best to get this done in a timely fashion). 

But, this fairly narrow niche gets a lot more attention than the boring, normal, old-fashioned way, because a "great deal" is needed to make a non-traditional investment strategy work.

On the surface it seems easy, but I'm sure many of you have experiences that would say otherwise.

Will be the same as any other lender really. just an "investment" product for conventional or a good old fashioned local bank commercial.

I am a Bildwise client.. and I have built about 200 plus homes from the ground up in the last 8 years  plus funded hundreds of rehabs  about 1700 to be exact.to be fair and balance of the 5 projects I have done with build wise we had an issue with two houses next to each other  on time lines but they stepped up at their own dime and have fixed the issue plus they have retooled how they were doing their business to alleviate most of the pain points.. the new construction we have going now is going as fast if not faster than anything I build in my home markets of Charleston and Portland area.I firmly believe that most folks especially if they are not experienced have un realistic expectations.. and of course with the INdy product that many times is a hundred year old house.. you can have all sorts of issues surface that only come to light once you start.. 

Bookkeepers and accountants are not musical artists, artists, authors etc where you can trademark/copywrite your work - all you do is put numbers the business owner gives you in an organized fashion. 

Well, I guess it works in a similar fashion. 

On the surface, if you desire moving and it will improve your quality of life, then do it.

Water supply lines; waste and sewer lines (or septic systems); roofing; gutter/downspout systems; window  units; electrical system; HVAC systems; foundation; structural framing; exterior walking surfaces (frontage sidewalks and driveways); as well as more cosmetic interior items including paint, floorcovering, cabinetry, fixtures, and major appliances, all can create some level of hardship if you are not prepared for them...some much more than others, obviously.Always remember, prevention is much less costly than remediation.