I'm interested in doing a decently sized (80-120 units) deal in Central/North FL.

If you analyze Texas, the population has doubled in the past 40 years.  90% of that growth has occurred within 50 miles of I-35. 

Last year I purchased my first property, a semi-detached duplex in North Toronto.

I have spoken with Vectra, Penfed, Horizons North, and a few others that are doing NOO second, but too many properties for them. 

(Duplex househack in North Jersey) I have 5% of the purchase price saved up + enough for closing costs, immediate repairs and reserves (roughly 5 months PITI).Since the market is so competitive right now I was considering getting funds gifted from a family member, to increase my down payment (an extra 10% to get to 15% combined down) so that my offer would be more competitive.

I house hack in the North Shore, been going great so far!

I currently live in Southern CA, I have my last residence as a rental (5 miles away).

It's worth mentioning the house is managed by a property management company and is over 1000 miles away. 

I'm a first-year student at The University of North Carolina in Charlotte, and I want to start wholesaling.

You’ll have one of the two “hundred mile” rules of FHA to deal with.