@DeAnna McKillop-LopezKeep it simple to start, unless you have more than $10M there is no need to do anything but by the property in your name and get insurance if the property is a single family rental.You can do all these other methods but they just cost you money every step along the way.

Here are the steps you need to take AFTER receiving the contractors response to the above1.

Thanks Patricia and Allen for great suggestions , As a next concrete step I ll try reaching out to the Corporate housing groups , hospitals and universities 

Work directly with on-site Construction Project Manager to insure project construction is per plans and specifications from start to finishProvide supervision of sub-contractors on project siteAssist to ensure construction activities move according to pre-determined scheduleCommunicate effectively with SubcontractorsDaily inspections and presence on project siteIdentify any project design and construction issues and bring to management team.Oversee and report progress of project against project plan scheduleCoordination with Construction Project Manager, all necessary work flow schedules and monitoring of same to insure all deadlines are metInform Management Team of work progress and of all significant matters relating to the projectDevelop strategies to promote efficient and cost-effective work practicesAbility to step into and perform duties on an existing under construction multi-family project.Recommendations will be required.Thank you,Anat

Zoning Attorney or Architect are your first steps.

I'd appreciate advice on our next steps.

As for your other questions:It is currently on the market and has been so for several monthsI don't have anyone representing me yet...trying to learn as much as I can before taking that next step with a realtorI don't know why the owner is sellingI don't know the standing of the tenantsRent appears to be at marketAssuming 10% vacancy rate, my calculations show that it would indeed cashflow.  

Do they have the necessary resources to stay on top of all the tax issues such as 1031 exchanges, 754 Step-Ups, etc.Feel free to send me a private message if you have any questions here.A couple articles you can read that will be helpful:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1206189-cost-...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1204912-how-t...

An advisor, not affiliated with any investment house, who works on a flat fee basis would be a step in the right direction. 

Most fail to take this last step, or merely obtain insurance certs where they are listed as a certificate holder.