Having reliable contractors who can shoot you straight regarding providing an accurate scope of work and expenses is crucial.

With the outlook for cutting rates by the fed looking like it will be a very slow trickle, I believe we are in the early-mid stages of a recession.

You can't even drive by and look at a tree before you decide if it needs to be trimmed up or cut down.2.)

Mahogany does not grow as straight as our Teak.The other property we were able to clear, mow, spray most of the underbrush out on some of the land. 

can I find absentee owners and water cut off lists etc.. on PropStream?

When you sell, Uncle Sam wants his cut.

Often, owners beat up PMCs for a low price, but fail to understand the PMC will often cut corners to make sure they are still profitable. 

Cut corners everywhere... are unresponsive.

A clean cut, I get that it might be hard emotionally and financially but a clear break on stuff is what you need not more stuff that keeps you together that will just be one more thing to fight over later.

Thank You for the input, it's confirmed there is not a straight forward traditional mortgage option.I'm looking for a property in the 100k range.