You have to live in one unit if you use one of those loan programs but you can rent out the other units. 

I have not seen that often.There are several, programs independent of FEMA that are providing Flood coverage. 

It depends on what you want, if you want to be almost 100% independent and earn the max commission a cloud broker might be best if you need guidance and/ or leads and are willing to give on commission for it a more traditional option may be a better fit.

Not so with the buyers.So, I would suggest you get with the program and do more deals by servicing your clientele the way THEY want to be serviced. 

@Drew Eldridge currently finishing up my physician assistant program and plan to start working in ER/UC later this year.

I've recently wanted to build my own notification system to be notified of when new properties show up in MLS that fit my current criteria.

There's even select programs that you can put 0% down i.e. 100% LTV.

With all that said, welcome to the community and great choice not only deciding to invest in real estate, but also picking Orlando as a potential fit to do so. 

I ran BP rental program from the tools section.

It’s a great location and buyers in the Newberry/Alachua area like to get an FHA or take advantage of the USDA program.