In the coming weeks, I will be gathering some leads and making my first official visits to various properties.

I am selling this property which was purchased at a tax lien sheriff sale, I signed a contract with one of those contractor guys who buys for cash, but he is not licensed and is just trying to sell it or wholesale it on the MLS, leaving me without any word on the process, The contract said they should have started the process of the Title search and notified me within a 5 business days and notify me within 20 days of any problems with the search, they did not start the search until 15 days from signing the agreement, then i sent an official cancelation he is accusing me of breaching the agreement and want to file a lien on the property for his right to buy??

If it’s possible within the zoning code then the conversion would be presented at a zoning meeting where adjacent neighbors and officials will give their opinion.

My husband and I have officially moved back to San Antonio.

I would proceed with caution, ask around - neighbors, city officials, etc.

Does the property have to be officially under contract for the seller to change the status to pending?

For example, assume the old renters are paying $300/mo, and we expect to get $600/mo after rehab.Do we have to officially evict everyone? 

He even recommended I write up an official document that states what work was being done, that he would cover all expenses, and that he would leave the new toilet in place upon vacating the property at the end of his lease.Does anyone have experience with handling situations like this?

@Calus Glispie in my state you need earnest money to make an official contract.

One of the reasons North Idaho is so great is that our county officials are elected -- not appointed -- so they are more responsive to the citizens.