Trying to determine which option I want to go with.

That can be the determining factor on if you have a good buyers agent. 

Other factors such as the quality of the tenant, and location will also determine the value you can get.

Do a search on county assessors site and with the city to determine empty lot plans/issues.  

At this stage I do not know if responsibility for necessary termite infestation treatment is determined purely by the articles of association and other incorporation documents of the HOA or are the HOA directors in direct breach of any Broward County, Florida State or Federal laws in not doing anything about the ( apparently widespread ) termite problem in the community ?

But I was determined to find someone who can help me fund them. 

Usually you're falling somewhere in the $150-$200 range, but you really need to understand this number and how to determine it.The market, in general, in Detroit is rapidly appreciating.

Performing notes the investor makes money from the monthly payments at a ROI determined by the payments and the amount paid for the note.  

If you just grab one off the Internet, it will have a lot of holes.

However, it's essential to determine whether they are reputable brokers.