The MLS states the home is not in a flood zone, however the Auditor site shows the flood zone just short of the dwelling almost touching the stoop.  

Guest speakers have included the head of Columbus Code Enforcement, the Franklin County Auditor, pest control experts (nationally recognized, not just any local guy looking to drum up business), attorneys, etc. 

An auditor comes to the property at the end of the rehab and will make sure of this.As far as what you pay out of pocket, that probably depends on the deal (closing costs, lawyer fees, inspection, etc). 

The IRS auditor said it didn't qualify as part of my exchange and tried to disallow a portion of the exchange as he was only using the value of the raw land in his calculation. 

If that's what you want to do, start working nights as a front desk clerk, move up to night auditor then manager.  

It is classified on the auditors site as a 4-19 unit property.

After checking the auditor's site around Christmas time, I get the owner's information, who lives locally, and wait until about two weeks ago to call him. 

Also, go to Cuyahoga county auditor's website and see what the county says your building is worth.  

Ask the County Auditor if there are any unpaid taxes on the property.• Can I afford payments and pay taxes, insurance and repairs on my income?

Same with ARV.I looked up the taxes from the auditors website.I am in the works of scheduling an open house but am just trying to figure out if this is a good first buy.Thank you in advance for anyone willing to help.http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3...