My wife and I are based in Florida and work as non-profit business consultants.

I've looked at First American/Data Tree and a couple of others but they seem pricey especially considering the search and records limitations on the base plans. 

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, I've dedicated over a decade to transforming the real estate sector, leveraging my expertise to not just predict market trends but to create them.Why I'm Here:To share insights, forge lasting partnerships, and drive a paradigm shift in how we approach real estate investing.

This is based on the true value of what the cash/cost in the property (DP, Cash Flow and equity) is buying in property value.This is an example of the compounding effect Albert Einstein referred to as "the greatest invention of the 20th century". 

I own a local short term rental property management company based out of the Jersey Shore.

While most municipalities do not possess an interative map as easy to use, once you famiarlize yourself with the base zoning districts that allow the 2-4 unit buildings, relying on the local zoning maps will help direct you to the specific areas within the municipality that possesses the proper zoning.

Besides, there are no cap rates on residential real estate- you refi based on comps, not NOI. 

Another option if this is strictly for investment purposes, you could try to go DSCR. we have one lender that will allow for 1-4 units (inv. prop solely) who will go as low as 620 fico, but your LTV may be limited to, say, 70%. qualifying would be based on the rents received, not off your $100k income. there are options out there, keep working at it and get a 2nd opinion even on a full-doc loan. hope this was helpful to some degree!

I'd love to touch base off line perhaps meet for coffee out in Jtree 

He's based in the UK so he's not local to the markets he works in so you really need to vet their entire leadership and staff who manage the execution, not just the owner.