If I wanted to go somewhere or buy something I worked for it. 

Tell them you would like to Cross Collateralize to buy a 3rd property. 

They would need cash to buy/rent seasonally in Florida, so is there a scenario where they sell the house to me, obtaining the cash they need to buy in Florida, and then rent one of the units back from me in the summers?

But I do want to add my reasoning on my way.Here is what most people don't understand when it comes to credibility.If bill gates wants to buy your house... will you ask him for a proof of funds?

I understand for a flip they will get a percentage of the profit, but I'm not sure how they benefit from a buy and hold.

Did you form a LLC for buy-hold strategy?

A hard money loan is a type of loan used by people who want to buy houses but can't get regular loans.

@Gregory ReevesLet’s say more inventory did come on line, are there enough buyers who qualify who could even buy?

Would it put me in a stronger position to wait to buy property?

Buy a property as soon as you can.