I think all of your suggestions are great possible ideas to do this deal! 

She suggested she might have to add the ex to title before closing. 

I would also suggest researching the developer’s experience with similar projects.

I'd be happy to provide some recommendations and suggestions for your situation as a foreign citizen living in Miami.First, it's important to have a good understanding of the local real estate market, including pricing trends and neighborhood dynamics.

He has suggested an 8-unit building.10,000 sq/ft @ $215 sq/ft = around $2.15MEach unit will be worth around $268,750The current plot of land is currently zoned for a duplex without further approval from the city/community, but the zoning on the land can allow for up to 8 units by applying for a Special Use Permit through the city.

Thanks for the insight and suggestions Alan!

Depending on what you are trying to achieve, there may be some other lenders I could suggest. 

If not, here's what I'd suggest instead:1) Get your real estate broker's license as soon as you turn 18.  

Below are some key questions I would suggest asking.Are you a direct lender?

With enough knowledge you can make a educated decision on which approach you take.My experience:I personally don't sign up for any program who take you aside during events and try to sell packages that is just blatant sales strategy.Once you sign up there is every attempt to make you sign for their programs for bookkeeping, registered agent, LLC or corp setup fee which have ridiculous even with platinum membership.Basic standard structure they suggest to take advantage of multiple deductions can be easily achieved by proper education or work with a good firm like https://wcginc.com  who is local to you.A umbrella C-crop to manage all other LLC properties and take advantage of many tax deductions that are not available with a llc, its also used to take losses up to 100K as startup expenses and dissolve the entity after few years.Few LLC entities for investing in Real Estate, etc preferably in Wyoming or Nevada ( you can find many companies online who can do this for $150 compared to anderson $1500-$3000) , they will claim they have a secret Operating agreement which is bogus.They certainly try to take advantage of tax loopholes and claim to be smart people, my view they are just taking advantage of numbers as per their own statements.