You might have an easier time buying a parcel and subdividing it into residential and commercial lots, then proposing the commercial use variance just for the commercial lot.Doing all of this research on your client's behalf is mighty generous and very time consuming for you.

I'd just register your WY LLC as a foreign entity in FL. 

What are the best tips and strategies you would recommend for someone like me who is just beginning their journey?

Just kidding about the bat, but that might work. ;-)

It's just a matter of finding those deals.

Just own it directly unless there is a real business or other investment reason not to do so.

Now 5 months later he just calls someone out there without calling us.

Just make sure your data input to the calculator is accurate.If you're investing in NJ, we actually have an investor-focused team out here and would be happy to assist or give you some more specific insights on the areas you're looking at.

I guess by “checklist” I meant just the next steps to transition my primary into a rental.

Like I cant drive and just recently I lost job.