At the time,  that was legal, but since the division, the zoning laws have changed to require only single-family in this area.

If they partner up, the division would be that the Cali guy puts up the down payment money, the flyover guy would be the hands on side of things as they would purchase a property in the flyover guy's area.What would be a reasonable way to distribute ownership between those two?

I feel the worst part of COVID is how it has created further division in society and is turning into vaccinated vs non.  

Then you can wholesale legally.Here is a good video The Ohio Division of Real Estate made about wholesaling in Ohio https://www.youtube.com/watch?

It is my understanding that you would need to go through the Florida Division of Corporations to officially start a business there.

This sweet option  disappeared overnight when my division of the company was snapped up by a bigger firm. 

Along with the soy will be; Greater division between rich and poor, social tension etc. 

So if you ask for a "line of credit on an investment property" that should get you to the COMMERCIAL division.

going to add a carport and replace kitchen cabinets besides the lot division.

So, my personal advice is—consult with a family law attorney who has a lot of experience with asset division (obv particularly REI).