Look up the loan officer and not the company (do they have any online reviews or social media presence; if possible look up their production numbers to see if they are any good)4.

Hey Matt,We have definitely had a dip in demand and it has been harder to find qualified tenants, but we have attributed it to the seasonal ups and downs. 

There are always two sides to every story and I think that if you want details you should probably pick up the phone especially if someone has mentioned that they are more than open to have a conversation with you to answer all your questions. 

We've used LLCs by going to sunbiz.org, setting up the LLC, and then heading over to IRS.gov to get the EIN (Tax ID) number.

My partner grew up in Honolulu, HI so she knew the area and how tourism drives the city there.

Plan is to buy just outside the most desirable area (downtown) in an up and coming neighborhood.

Plus getting the utilities to the site, is different than hooking up the utilities.You should also provide a picture of a similar building to show construction type and finish quality. 

The company had a great track record, leading up to then.

This will open up your options a lot more. 

They screwed up and wouldn't leave.