The law firm handling tax foreclosures for the county put the tennis court lot up for auction.

I realize it's just an example and my comment is a generalization but just something to be aware of.With regards to the original question, I think it comes down more to what you want to do and what the offer is for walking away vs. rebuilding.That is the exact example a public insurance adjuster used when speaking to a local investor group a few years ago.

Would be nice use it as template of what’s acceptable in the court of law 

They can introduce themselves face-to-face with the tenants, change the locks to control the property, get a copy of the lease from the tenant or sign a new one, etc.As for the old PM, it sounds like they owe you a copy of the lease and other paperwork (required by law), undelivered rent and security deposit, etc.I would compile your documentation and file a complaint with the Ohio real estate commission.

I'm going to be taking some time to get to know people in my market as I kind of want to start local in Las Vegas.

I'm looking for advice on whether I should purchase my father-in-law's 6 unit apartment in Burien, WA (10 minutes south of Seattle) as my first deal, or perhaps help find him a seller that would pay more than I could and is a couple years ahead of me in REI. 

You’ll likely need to look beyond the city limits (in areas that are still close enough to the city to benefit from its local economic tailwinds) if you want to find deals that pencil out.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

With all the negative comments and concerns over the houses not being completed per the contract dates, perhaps all the investors should speak to a local real estate attorney and see if they can get their money back or other concessions. 

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.