Have proof on hand (easy enough to find) online of the missed tax payments and any documentation that supports that he specifically didn't pay his taxes.Probably a simply mistake on his part, but now if he wants to develop on it, he either has to land lease it from you or buy it back.I'm not sure how the whole tax deed thing works, so that would be something you have to figure out between the two of you.

Specifically, I’d love to hear about best practices for managing shared spaces, screening tenants, and setting up house rules.Additionally, I plan to split the utilities among the tenants—any advice on how to handle this efficiently would be greatly appreciated!

Make it your business practice to post the notice to pay or quit precisely on the day after the grace period ends, every time.

I have integrated a couple of other platforms and had to do the exact same steps when it came to being able to receive payments online.

To live multiple states away and run a string of successful C-class long-distance BRRRRs anywhere in the Rust Belt is practically impossible.

When I had my own real estate practice, I advised landlords on tenant issues, negotiated cash for keys, and filed evictions. 

Overall, sounds like there is more inventory coming on line in 2025 in some major markets so wondering what some of those leading indicators of a "bottom" might be.

I know a lot about the industry through my education, but have very little/no practical experience when it comes to managing investment properties. 

@Cody Baum - Can you become an investor focused agent and get practice in real estate without it being your own money? 

There are many resources for you to connect online and in person.