The town is rural so they don't really have a commercial zone per se, but with special permit they will allow the business my partner is looking for. 

As for rehab, you could call some hard money lenders and se if they will finance you.

To be more clear the list is from my hometown in SE Missouri and I have recently moved to SW Illinois for my day job.

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Se I decided to start a RE investment business a few month ago.

In NW Ohio or SE Michigan in counties in or near Lucas Co Ohio, Lenawee Co Michigan, Monroe Co Michigan... is there a list that I can access for free to view which addresses are delinquent on taxes and the amount they owe?

I don't know if there is a ratio of cash to investments per se; although I am sure a financial planner could come up with one. 

One of the first things owners do to 'value add' per se is changing the management company of an apartment, considering that they are well aware of that...any potential buyer that calls is a potential threat unless it's been made very clear across the board that they are welcoming buyers, which is often not the case...especially if it's a good operating apartment.That being said, QUALITY of a list and QUALITY in calling will get you in front of buyers.

Always like seing things in a different perspective! 

I finished a rehab of a 2-unit (separate buildings, SFR in front, garages with apartment over in back) in SE TX in late February.