More so that it is uncommon and throws most smaller town contractors into a loop of uncomfortable bidding.

Focusing on what you can control, like consistent effort, really sets the foundation for success.

You can tell the tenant that they can ignore the notice as long as they follow through on paying.As the landlord you want to maintain control of the situation - not allow the tenant to do so.

I would like to work out a payment plan whereby they pay me while I have control of the rights to the mortgage then in 10 years I pay off the principal.

When that area was built, people flocked to it for it's affordability, but over the course of several years, it became like a ghost town. 

Go to your town clerk, and look up all the information on the loans on the owner and the property.  

A couple of issues you need to be aware of are any ordinances that are in your town or coming up.

I will be buying a multifamily property in a landlord-friendly state without any rent control.

You will need to cover perc tests if needed for each lot and then hire a surveyor to draft the ANR plan for submission to the town, just treat wetlands as sacred Indian burial ground - stay away from them and your costs will be very low.  

Our target towns are not in the urban centers but more suburban towns with good schools are moderately priced homes for families.