I am the Vice President of OmniKey Realty, and I would highly recommend scheduling a tour with my investment team if you haven't already done so.

So if you are looking to hold long term, you must take that into consideration.

So they will rent without buying even though buying is available to them but they dont want to live where its affordable.

Remember your situation is unique so it's important to consult with a tax advisor or CPA to explore all available options and ensure compliance with tax regulations.Thanks!

So, if you create an LLC in another state, you will likely need to register it as a foreign LLC in California.

I just started using it and so far the owner info matches up with the county tax info. 

I would love to get a condo down in Miami to have a as a forever rental, but it's just so hard for me to pull the trigger.

These two contractors may not like that area, or just had one bad experience, so it would be great if you could explore more of what other experiences people had/have in the city. 

So, you can do a land contract for 12 months, which should allow lender to credit you full value of the land vs the purchase price, but the loan will pay off the land contract, so the lender maintains first lien position.Can't help you with the rest of your question, but you should be able to search for "CPA" here on BP to find experts to reach out to.

If I were the neighbor, it sounds like I'd be the only one bringing money to the table so you could get something you want.