Timber companies and the feds swap these lands all the time in an effort to create large blocks of either gov land or private timber lands.

Letters are a good start.

I also received a letter from the county saying that my property is in violation of several health and safety codes. 

HI all we invest in Detroit and Toledo and cash flow in both  duplexes are much easier to cash flow in and in both cities you have to watch your blocks..

At the moment I'm still some time away from investing in Lisbon although I'm interested to find out how you're looking for those deals -Are you using estate agents, a property listing site or direct marketing in the form of letters / door hangers? 

Send written letters, nice stationary, handwritten envelope, explaining why you selected his property and what your vision is for it.

Make sure you get your letter out to the tenant about the damage deductions from the deposit though.

I was an accredited investor with a letter and my own funding.

But there is no black and white guidance that I could find.And, in conclusion...1st conclusion: no FICA until the child's 18th birthday.2nd conclusion: tax law is muddy (I would add two capital letters, but it's a family-friendly forum)3rd conclusion: pay your CPA, we have to deal with it daily, and it takes skill

This could be a 0% owner by the letter of the law...What are the Reporting Basics?