Our main goal is to ensure we’re properly protected.Additionally, should we allow pets in our STR?

@Marc Robinson what's the lot rent, who pays what utilities and what's the source of the water and sewer?

The thing I'm trying to figure out is how to properly qualify as a RE Prof. 

To navigate the nuance in the laws properly for compliance and to accurately structure our LLC, I am looking to consult with an attorney who knows immigration + business + tax laws. 

In general, what sources and heuristics do you use to determine if an area can support new construction in general, and in specific in GNO?

In the past, I've found both to be good sources of information for market insight and referrals. 

The reason is that one wants to be able to properly avail themselves to the laws and protection of the corresponding state where the property lies.

But keep in mind if your using money you cant afford to get back then buying action property might not be appropriate for your current endeavors and its better to just buy open market were you can do proper due diligence and know you have a build-able site.

They do not want to reveal the money trail (true source of funds).

That could be another source of where the cold is coming from.