I wrote the above for informational purposes.

However, Montgomery County as of yet has not updated their forms or website, included the landlord/tenant handbook and they are still not enforcing.

I'm looking for some reputable and certified 203k contractors in the Dayton, OH area.

You might also meet title agents who have resources on, say, foreclosures or probates…and might recommend lenders who actually lend on more difficult projects (as the title companies also know which lenders can close and which are difficult).I also go visit open houses to see what sorts of finish to put on my renovations or to look for the next house or area in which to purchase.  

Pull the vacant properties in your area and call the owners.  

Your lease probably specifies the residents must comply with "quiet enjoyment" of the property. 

So a question, haha, and forgive me if this sounds incredibly naive - how about getting a property manager or someone else with boots on the ground to do the underwriting by visiting in person etc.

We allow pets so it is no big deal.In the end, it is the animals owner who needs to make the decision.

If it were me, I'd be looking for something in that location to offset the negative impact of the casino. 

I visited detroit this summer and I was surprised on how nice downtown Detroit was.