However, I also found this page, https://propertytaxinflorida.com/2010/02/17/qualif... that has this statement:Can my spouse claim a separate homestead exemption on property that they own independently?

Check if restaurant is corporate national guarantee, subsidiary of corporate, large franchisee, small franchisee, or independent. 

@Kameron Patterson, You can establish the partnership however you like, however I would definitely plan to take each deal independently, and be sure that is established up front.

I'm also in the process of going independent and won't have any restrictions on things like that.

As some background, we are currently house-hacking with a duplex in Riverwest and plan to add another 2-4 units next year, potentially more if the right opportunity is there, and continue to grow a rental portfolio into financial independence. 

Agents are independent contractors.

Amanda,You should be able to get insurance on the property but you will need to contact an Independent Agent. 

I'm currently an independent contractor but I would like to stop being the builder and be the investor.

We own some rental properties in Independence and have been looking for a flip in waldo or brookside but haven't seen anything come up

A few years ago when I started out, I knew nothing about the business and chose to do some tenant rep work for independent businesses.