I’ve complained numerous times as well as other neighbors who have since moved out because of her smoking.

War zone is an understatement.

A lot of contractors cannot float or front money for any length of time and this will become an issue as you progress in the project if the GC is strapped for cash.Overall if you can get a lender, HUD consultant, and GC that have worked together on numerous deals together, your project has a much better chance of going smoother when you are in the rehab phase. 

I've found people numerous times on Craigslist who have hauled junk, including refrigerators, away for free for me.

Just looking for normal middle class area, that doesn't have $7k in property taxes and isn't in a war zone.

Was it in a war zone or  in need of a complete rehab?

They have the necessary systems in place to handle the numerous obstacles thrown at them through the life-cycle of the note.  

@Bart Hedgcock   I do not like him because he was wrong about the "internet economy" (tech bubble) and the "decisive war" (Iraq)  and the "Bush miracle" (Great Recession).Also he is not an economist. 

I also feel like high crime for Greenville isn't really "war-zone."

@Mark DiGioia there are numerous property management softwares out there that can help you collect your rent online as well as provide other property management features.