Some tips:1.

I decided that now is the time to finally jump in after realizing that all the okay houses I've passed on over the years would be great if I could buy them at the same price/rate today.

Hi,I'm wondering what the official term for this type of deal.

I already owned a home not on the water.

Once lenders see that you’ve proven yourself, it can open up more favorable terms, and some might even go as high as 90% or more on the purchase. 

Also, if I were to scale up to more than 10 doors, should I have an LLC for EACH door?

If you are doing the work and labor it reduces some of the risk but to me we won’t let at that high a ltv

Is anyone doing mid-term rentals in the greater Tampa area? 

This allows me to get into a great property and leave the bank out. 

If your walls are chipped, scratched, or full of nail holes and screws, then it won't look that attractive and tenants will assume you don't care if the walls are chipped, scratched, or full of holes.