I would look for a multi-plex to buy - up to 4 units would qualify.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Miami.

However, I am in escrow to buy a home, but my plan with this one is to rehab and turn it into a midterm rental as my very first buy-and-hold.

These can usually be reduced or eliminated by absorbing a higher interest rate or buying out in upfront 'points.'

I'm in the process of buying land, having a builder build a home for sale on that land, and then selling said home for a profit.If I buy the land in my name, get the construction loan in my name, but I want to sell it under the LLC's name, at what point am I would I report the income under the business's name?

Almost never the MLS.This sounds like a common story of out-of-state investors buying up class C with local third party management. 

Have good credit, 2 previous lenders who will vouch for me and can buy but trying to avoid tax hit for selling liquid assets.

The cash flow houses help me to hold on for the long haul, while the appreciation houses enable me to buy more houses.  

Will have the opportunity to buy a couple of properties in the near future.

I asked what he thought I do and he indicated you buy, fix up, and rent units.