I just wanted to get a sense of what I could be in for if the opportunity to move forward actually materializes.

I agree with @Scott Harper, I used to live in Florida and was a member of the CFRI group - you can meet some good folks there, but they do heavily promote gurus and classes - so just skip all that and listen, learn and utilize Bigger Pockets - with none of the Hype!

Just know about 75% of them will focus on selling some program or material.

Also trying to understand section 179 and if this property would be included.Connecting with a professional who could get me pointed in the right direction, and perhaps reading material for non professionals would be helpful.Nick

Pay for all materials and arrange to have them onsite.

I don't want to promote on here, as it's prohibited in the rules.

(or some material they recommend i read/watch/etc.) 

If a person has enough money to buy a property to flip but has no reliable contractors and no knowledge of costs or quality of materials, the first flip experience could turn into a nightmare. 

I'm confused about the part of this being a value-add commercial building (and a fairly big one, at that) being promoted/sold by a turnkey company.

Promote yourself as a LICENSED agent first.