However, consider calling the VA’s regional loan center or speaking with a VA-approved lender who can interpret the rules in a more specific scenario tailored for you.

You can buy a luxury home in Florida for example for $1M to $1.5M bigger than a $2.5M home in CA.They make Hurricane Proof homes now so its not that bad if you plan a ahead.  

So far that has helped a tad and I made a 13 page move in packet. 

You've definitely come to the right place to build connections and learn, but you want to pair these forums, books, and podcasts with in-person real estate investing meetups in your area.

Managed to steer clear of the fraud in Metro Detroit, but did get interviewed by the FBI once.

You're in the business of flipping houses, so any self-employment taxes on the ordinary income most likely aren't being calculated in QB. 

You won't be forced to de-convert unless you have violations...eventually the city will start fining you.Very critical terms are non-conforming (no violations - grandfathered in) vs. illegal (violations)...

In particular Overland Park, Olathe, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs and North Kansas City.

I've been investing in the area for years (not in Belize) and I haven't seen the kind of conditions you're describing so maybe they just apply to Belize. 

Has the agent spoken to the builders in the area who may need lots?