He could survey a vacant lot where the proposed plant was to be built and using a slide ruler with a tape measure he could pinpoint within an inch the exact same location the licensed surveyors marked using their transits.  

That isn't really what you need, but if you are cash-flowing, it might allow you to get into some kind of transition loan. 

I know that these are basically retail deals, so it’s more of a question of which type of building mix would would you go to.My plan involves selling a few of my SFR and transitioning to small MF around Orlando or Jacksonville and I’m leaning towards one building type of places because I’m thinking one roof vs two or three may help for maintenance.

Floor guy says he would put a transition piece and it will still look good, but I don't know if this is considered done properly. 

Once you save some money, a great transition into the business is by purchasing a small multifamily unit to be used as a primary residence.

After you wholesale a few deals and make some connections will you be ready to transition to buy and holds.

These folks are often ready to downsize or transition to assistance. 

A good friend of mine passed the bar a few years back and is transitioning into RE law.

Consult your CPA about the IRS requirements for identifying the property and transitioning the gains into the new property.

My background is in multifamily and I was shocked when I transitioned to self storage and saw the level of active management that is required to drive a return.