I will not go to the property and physically collect rent and really don't prefer mailed checks or money orders. 

Very few of the "cards" are physical.

It seems like the banks require the person to physically come in to sign forms/docs.

That's pretty easy way to take some of the pain out of doing up a new lease every year by not having to go visit them physically.  

I plan to build a stronger and stronger presence in that market as time goes on, so it makes sense to me, to just start the LLC now so I can start building a name for the company, seeing as I won't be physically there very much. 

Can/how can I verify that it's really a service dog, not an emotional therapy dog or someone bluffing wanting me to allow dogs and allow dogs with no deposit?

I assume that's the same thing as a soil survey.not many lots are physically unbuildable.. many though are financially.. 

I just finished my physical therapy degree from Mesa, AZ and am motivated to get started on my career.

If you wait six plus months and you make improvements to the property (physical or financial) you may be able to use a new appraisal with a higher value. 

Physically drive to investigate properties and prospect properties on-site.