I did talk to the planner, the process was stated and approved through the tentative map step but the current owner pulled that and moved out of the country so I will be back at square one. 

They only find the unit and may reach out to you if they're really interested but you have to do the actual booking process offline.

Hopefully you're screening process gave clues as to what they can afford. 

He said he sent one letter stating that she had 30 days to get current or he would begin the foreclosure process. 

For your first unit, unless hiring outside management which means giving up 20% of earnings, you're going to have quite a hurdle to operate a place remotely.I don't necessarily think looking at market specific data around the country and thinking you can just dive into that market and do well makes much sense.

.- If so, would this be a deduction from my wages that I have earned in 2023/Thanks in advance- Janis 

In the state of Florida it is fairly simple process, although you may never see the money. 

I was thinking of having my wife to go through the loan process and apply and see what she is getting qualified for and me as a co-signer.

If you use onsite PM, don't plan on buying a yacht with your earnings :)

The county planner is holding firmly to the belief the only way to achieve our goal is to proceed through the subdivision review process.