From what I've read, me and my partner could form the holding LLC and the holding company could establish the operating LLC where most of the actual business is conducted. 

Just get a job to survive until you get established in your new town.

So I should check with my county to see about getting a permitted apartment on the property, abide by those regulations, then FHA would recognize the property as a duplex/multiple family or whatever was approved by the county?

The logistics of the rules and regulations may make it cost prohibitive unless you actually lived there. 

Are there ways you have seen used or used yourself that have been successful in establishing rapport and creating a dialogue to get to a deal discussion?

In any event, "2 parcel" needs to be researched/verified at the county of record, but a good start is to call the listing agent and just ask.As has already been pointed out, most Zillow/Trulia listings are quite accurate as a result of where they get their data, however, Zillow "Zestimates" can vary wildly depending on the density of listings in the immediate area that have been used to establish this value. 

California real estate trust accounts as related to property management confuses a lot of people because of the word "trust" and how most people/institutions think of this word.Google California real estate trust to find all the information you need from California Department of Real Estate.http://www.dre.ca.gov/files/pd...http://www.dre.ca.gov/files/pd...When first establishing and opening these accounts, it may be helpful to print out this information and bring it with you to the banking institution.

There's some complications when you say you intend to buy a house by have absolutely no funds to actually buy it.In your case, check with your broker on regulations, disclose that you are a realtor, and get the deal done. 

It will continue to happen until the city gets new zoning regulations. 

., I would take @Daniel Moffett and @Nathan G. advice.Always follow the regulations and be prompt on your notices.