Based off a quick rental search I can see that the property needs some more work to get rent ready.

Hey Kev, Id strongly recommends having a real estate focused accountant take a look at your situation.

Just as crucial as the property upgrades is understanding which improvements to make based on your exit strategy and target demographic.

I've discovered that their associates are based internationally, and the phone number they provided (310) is a fake Skype number.

I’m looking to have a mtr in the central Florida area, but I was wondering if it’s better to classify it as a long term rental to avoid all the str laws or will this get me into any trouble based on their rulings as to what differentiates a str vs ltr ?

However, when you sell the individual condo units, capital gains tax will be triggered on the gains attributable to those sales.Allocation of Basis: The original purchase price and any improvements made should be allocated among the individual condo units to determine the basis for each unit.Gains Calculation: When selling a unit, the gain is calculated based on the difference between the allocated basis and the sale price of that unit.Partial 1031 Exchange: You may be able to use another 1031 exchange to defer gains on the sale of individual units if you reinvest the proceeds into other like-kind properties.

The Section 121 Exclusion helps you avoid capital gains taxes.The IRS classification of income as a "Flip" for Real Estate Dealers is based on a few key factors including "frequency" and "intent". 

If you are going solely based off price, I would go with mojo dialer.

Lenders will qualify you based on the rents covering both the 1st and 2nd mortgage payment 

I know of several 10-20unit in the Cleveland area that offer great cash flow and a good tenant base.