Ask this question to the local people in your area.  

Simon welcome to this amazing forum and you can search this forum for books to read which will help a lot

It's been a game-changer, allowing us to respond faster to inquiries and provide clearer instructions and local recommendations for our guests.Automation has truly transformed our business, making it more efficient and improving the overall guest experience by leaps and bounds.

Your local housing authority will publish a list of market rent based on the size of the unit. 

Does anyone know a local credit union or bank that will fund a HELOC on an owner occupied duplex?

There are lots of meet up groups around Orlando, you'll have to travel a bit for most of them, but if that is your goal...Also check out CFRI dot/net if you would like to network with other local investors and trades.

Get pricing from your local builders to make sure the build costs are current5.

It could also be that your rehab/finishes/curb appeal are not up to local standards to attract the buyers but price overcomes all objections.What can you do now and next time?

I don't plan on buying anytime really soon but I'd love to start connecting with more seasoned investors and local professionals within the area.

OOS investing is a lot harder than advertised.if you pick a local or local-ish market you can spend time in it, walk properties, go to REIA meetings, build a network.