I posted what I did because most people are unaware of the TRUE benefits of the whole life and IBC and only focus on, well, what you did.To that end, here's my 0.02 based on what you wrote:1.

.🌎 Right now I'm based in Marin County, California, but I'm at a turning point in my life and figuring out where I want to move to and invest in my first property. 💫 My goal is to buy my first house hack, but I am priced out of the California market unless I want to go the condo route.

I was by default going to set up a Florida based LLC with my partner.This is a buy and hold, rental income property.How would you go about setting up an entity out of state?  

You're talking needing plans, architect drawings, engineering study, a zillion permits and inspections.I just don't see a lender lending on this kind of deal without that person having major experience that includes some ground up or extensive rehab work.If you wanna "break in" to the financing world, it is not impossible at all. 

I believe they are based out of Clearwater FloridaThey also mentioned they build list that fit my criteria exactly like Listsource and they claimed to be updated more frequently then Listsource.

Entire base of the cabinet is rotted out with mold. 

If the documents were falsified then the price should be based on the actuals. 

An investor doesn't pay asking prices or waste their time trying to negotiate 5-10% off asking price.An investor calculates an offer price based upon what price it will take to make their ROI target number work!

Does anyone know any companies that will insure conditionally, based are her remediating the issues after close?

If you are Chicago based, we have a fantastic community for sure.