It is assessable only via boat.

I get a dozen post cards a week! 

I could use gross income or have the property assessed for assets and it would come out to at least $1M.

I admittedly have a bias against condos for the following reasons:1) HOAs - both a lack of control over fees and assessments, as well as potential regulation changes2) they don’t appreciate as much3) you have to work a lot harder to differentiate yourself from your neighbors. 

Over the past year I have had about a dozen people send me the gator paperwork.

From there, it's normal DTI/Credit/Cash assessment for the new loan to determine whether you can afford the loan. 

Although you plan on having your mother live in the home to start you'll want to assess the home using the current rental rates and values in the area.

Often when buying properties you will be looking at and assessing a number of properties before making an offer.

@Akil MitchellFrom my experience, when buying a property, it's crucial to assess local building codes, potential de-conversion costs, and permit requirements.

A broker can shop dozens of providers for you.