Clicking his link takes you to: A1A Incorporation ServicesThe link you mention for sunbiz.org links to the Florida Division of Corporations´ Sunbiz™ web site. 

I have a background in advertising and web design, and plan to bring my marketing abilities into finding/selling properties.

No rent was owed to Rick at the time he posted his request for advice.  

If a property is owned with no liens the underwriter will request proof.

Many states (New York for example) don't require the disclosure of stigmatized properties, even if a potential buyer requests information about it.

You can get a free pass at the web site.

We requested through an application to our HOA that we paint our wall the same color.

Since you went to Hopkins, I'm sure you have a lot of familiarity in that area.I'll shoot you over a colleague request.

Tax assessments are public.Assessments by an HOA to owners may or may not be of public record.However, an HOA is a non-profit corporate structure which under state law requires the books of the corporation to be provided to the public, so a request may be necessary to the HOA.

Also, anyone have a creative financing idea for a guy that shows virtually no income for one of the two years' returns that would be requested.