I would ensure, however, that you have a copy of their license and insurance for safeguarding your interests.

Some of the scammers are extremely slick.Obviously, finding lenders one-by-one at a real estate club is not as efficient at locating them in bulk online.

If there's some specific stand out theme, such and energy efficient, or built around an airstrip or stables, or a ski slope (scratch that last one), boating, etc...

I keep running into friends, family, and coworkers who are raving about certain areas of Florida, and I thought posting on here would be the most efficient way to get some opinions.

This will ensure enough consistency.

Also, please ensure your property is in a Zone where you can convert to the number of units you plan to create. 

This is likely more time efficient, which is beneficial to you.

That's really the main thing to ensure that all is good.  

My advice to anyone continuing to pursue investments amidst this pandemic/economic situation is to be more conservative with your numbers, and ensure you are positioning yourself with a solid exit strategy.

So my thoughts were to build a plot, build an energy efficient townhouse, each floor will be rented by a different family.