It took a lot to comply with their permit expectations and was frustrating and time consuming.

This may be needed to protect you from claims later.4.

I will preface this with the fact that I have a legal background, specifically with estate planning and asset protection.

This creates an initial negative equity position that consumes the initial cash flow, sometimes for many years.

It also allows you to search 400 property and property owner consumer fields, in addition to being a driving for dollars tool.

I think hard money lender to take this risk cannot legally charge appropriately which means the law is working against you (the law meant to protect owner occupied owners from unfair loans).I agree with @Jay Hinrichs that your best option likely is to sell on the mls.  

To avoid a dispute, it’s crucial to add the trust or LLC as an additional insured on the policy.”This is a simple but crucial step to help protect your home.Please share this post with your family and friends to keep them informed.

I would have advised you against an LLC, most likely, contingent on your attorney's legal protection concerns.This is assuming that by "we" you meant your spouse.

Looking for guidance on the best way to proceed going forward in terms of asset protection and how to structure all of this real estate… 

Also make sure you protect yourself with the correct contract documents. https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp