A reputable - reliable - affordable contractor(s) is very important, too.

Most cities on the web sites will post the information you are looking for .

You certainly don't want the reputation of someone who is not true to his words verbal or written.

. ;) That being said, make sure you find someone reputable, bonded, and insured.

He offered the land to me at cost, along with his counsel.I also have a connection to a local contractor with a good reputation, a positive history of partnering with investors, and knowledge of the area.I'm cautiously optimistic, but I realize that I'm ignorant.

If that fails look for the funeral home web site and see if they have any info.  

Washington Landlord's Association web site!

Can anyone recommend some reputable PM's in Central Florida and going north from there?

With zero dollars in it, after being paid back, my CoC ROI is huge because of a $0 base.Can anyone name a reputable short-term lender that will loan to a flipper? 

ONLY do business when your starting out with reputable HML and one who is local who you can walk and in and talk to them in person.there are bigger players that are in multiple states. but NO one is in all 50.. these include.LendinghomeLendingoneLima oneVisio GensisAnchor Aloha Conventus and on and on and on.. there are plenty of legit lenders out there.