We sound like the start of a bad joke:  A retired attorney, and two Property Insurance guys walk into a bar... 

.- I would get a lender's title insurance policy to make sure you are indeed in first position and the person/entity you are lending to is the owner.- Borrower pays all closing costs, usually subtracted from loan proceeds upfront.- Make sure the interest plus points doesn't exceed usury in your state, I don't know what it is in Florida.

What I'm looking for primarily to build relationships with:WholesalersCommercial Insurance / Investment Property AgentsContractors among others. 

A local title company might be able to provide you with leads. 

I only use listened and insured people for most of my work.

I'd primarily be looking for candidate properties through my Agent/MLS and also off market properties available via wholesalers in the area.As I begin this process, I will building my team and will be looking to get referrals on general contractors, a lawyer, and title company, as well as networking here on BP and at local meetups to find possible sources of capital, JV partners, and potential off market deals.   

Do you know if I can use the same Title company that I am using to close the sale in Michigan to hold my money?

I am insured with great local referencesHave done numerous flips and rehabs. 

So I am not understanding why they are asking their title company to rule on the request. 

Not only will the bank give you a hard time about the knob and tube but you will also have a tough time with Insurance companies. a new 200 amp service will probably run you about $2- 2400, rewiring the house, sheetrock, spackle and paint will probably run you another $4-5000, depending on how much has to be opened up and fixed.