Credit score is about 740. - I’d like to start off with a brr and get some experience with contractors before going into flipping.

We have an appointment with our accountant, but want to try and have a game plan before we meet with them.  

I want this company to be in my name (LLC) I want to hire my own contractors, accountant, etc. but don't know the stipulations with brokers and how much a broker really gets involved in your business.

There are programs that will also auto-flip to owner's account to avoid shutoff and these resulting situations.In addition to @Nathan Gesner great advice, you should check with an eviction attorney about how to legally keep the tenant from returning to occupy the property or pursuing eviction as necessary.

She was a single mom in the past and did not build credit of her own. 

Additionally, if the Sarasota home has been their primary residence, all gains up to $500k will be tax-exempt, so there will be no tax bill to pay (consult your/their accountant first to confirm).

Right now there are plenty of cash accounts that are paying 4.5 to 5%.

It also continues on their credit.

@Jo Lynn Sounds like you'd be selling via owner financing as Account Closed mentioned.

At today's rents that's decade(s) of net rental income even when taking into account any potential increases.Rents however would get $3k/mo on the high end, and more realistically around $2.6k/mo.