And not that I would use it, but I have yet to receive the $250,000/$500,000 pre-approval they promised for all in attendance.Glass half full, they did provide certain meals, a couple of cocktails and a guided bus tour of investment "opportunities", which they applied considerable pressure for offers on, one with a suggested "ARV" that was at least $100k above highly reliable AVM (automated valuation models) I have access to.Overall, I say stay away, unless their Funding Tour comes within driving distance and then only so you can see for yourself. 

Our plan is to convert it from a duplex to a single family home, and I'm just wondering what financing options are out there for a project like this. 

I had the same issue a few years back and had to call 4-5x and finally got someone to put my account on the annual plan. 

@Bryce Muller are you randomly applying, or applying with a plan?

Third, develop a property management model and plan to keep expenses low and revenue high. 

as a single property owner, do not want to pay full price as there may not much of need of reports, looking for state specific lease and ACH/Zelle/paypal kind of payment options for application fee and Rent collection. any recommendation on which plan would be best?

Do you have a plan for the proceeds?  

I'm a landlord and home owner but my girlfriend and I are planning to move to LA in July and rent a place. 

Are you guys planning to stay in the Miami area long term?

There are some reputable hard money lenders and a lot of disreputable ones, but you are going to need to layout your plan and resources.