So far, what I have done is:1) Applied for a Miami Beach Resort License - This was denied apparently because I had not applied for a certificate of use license2) Applied for a State of Florida Tax Registration - This was accepted3) Applied for a Miami Beach Certificate of Use/Business Tax Application - Waiting for word back4) Applied for a State Vacation Rental License (DBPR-HR-7028) - Waiting for word back5) I still need to apply for a balcony inspection license (DBPR-HR-7020) - I'm trying to find a balcony inspector...

You don't get a certificate of title you get a actual tax deed.

If these tenants are pushed, they'll either comply by first paying late fee and eventually pay on time or they'll stonewall you and you'll have to kick them out, so prepare for that financially by contacting an experienced landlord tenant attorney.In future purchases, always ask for leases, estoppel certificates, payment records before the deal closes.

Check out the following site: https://www.nachi.org/allicensing.htmI'm not an inspector by any means, but seems like from the application - http://bc.alabama.gov/HI%20Menu.htm - you could get your builders certificate (category C) in lieu of taking the examination that would provide an additional source for cash savings if you could be your own contractor. 

I spoke with him about tax lien certificates and tax deeds and how this is where I thought I would start.He sat back and smiled and asked me how much capital I had.

Also ask about the process to get your C of O (certificate of occupancy), some times you may have to go in front of city council to get improvements OKed.

UW offers a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate program which is fantastic.

Certificate of Occupancy

Any other certifications or maybe an MBA? 

Locally, most of the larger real estate brokers in my area require certification in commercial before they allow a "new agent" to even speak of doing commercial.