So we’ve booked him for several projects.

Typically, we see it take several days except in PA because of the promothonotery or whatever its called for taxes in PA.  

I've had several LLC's and S-Corps in the past and they are relatively easy to pierce.

Or maybe not as severe a penalty as I've heard so far? 

My wife’s inheritance gone, my Ira gone, had several other things in my life going on.

I specialize in vacant lots purchased at tax auction for several reasons @Morris Lucas.

Yes, you can put down 10% for a second home, HOWEVER the rate adjustments for a second home and investment property have been the same for several years now.

I'm considering several states.  

I think another idea is come up with some renderings and a slide deck and go make presentations at the closest senior centers, Rotary and other service clubs, maybe several nearby chambers and see what kind of interest there is. 

I have never done rental arbitrage but heard a lot about it and listened to several podcasts on the topic.