Apologies for the long message.

Idea of long term buy and hold investing, building up equity & future cash flow.

-As to rent payment, in Florida, a tenant would either owe liquidated damages (as stated in the lease or would owe rent that accrues during the lease term until such time as the landlord is able to re-rent the property on their account.

I have done mid term rentals for years, and mostly by the room (similar to you renting out different parts of your house).

Long and short, switched all my insurance. including auto to one company.  

RE investors have a tendency to overbuild capacity during boom times and we've had a long run so far.  

The lending terms (specifically the down payment requirement) are generally much more favorable for an owner occupant and you can always convert it to a rental property down the road.Good luck!

This will be at a higher rate than if you had long term tenants.

The joys of short term rental hosting.

@Christopher Lynch  NH has some amazing area's for Short Term Rentals.