One effective strategy to maximize unit potential is to explore opportunities for adding extra units, especially in C-Class properties.

Property is in Granite City, tenant lost his job, and has stopped responding to texts and emails. 

One word of caution.  

This is a touchy subject.If you observed specific concerning behaviors during interactions, such as rudeness, aggression, or disrespect for property, these could potentially be valid reasons for rejection if documented properly.You should add one very important things to do on your checklist, past landlord references and it must be legit and find out why they aren't there any longer.

One I close on that house, I plan to go buy a good lot and get a decent builder to build the next one. 

If you are looking in the area where you live, stop by areas under construction and you can ask. 

Hi,I suggest you create a bank account with one of the bigger banks in your area that has many locations.  

Rules for contractors NEVER use your money to fund a customers project ( unless you hold first lien position and charge interest )If the money stops , the work stops .Put everything in writing .

One of the criteria is that the filer has paid the property tax on the property for the given time.

You could have stopped this train wreck before it ever left the station.