while I totally understand the frustration especially purchasing what was supposed to be a new and ready to go asset, but these things are pretty common so don't feel to discouraged. 

The BRRRR strategy can be an effective way to build a real estate portfolio, but it’s important to go in with a clear plan.

Hiring a tax protesting company is the way to go! 

Better to go right to the source.

Again, this topic can be discussed AT LENGTH as well so let me know if you want to go further into it.My suggestion to every new investor is to trust your instinct. 

@Chris Morris have ALWAYS seen bad "deals" from rookie wholesalers that really don't understand what they are doing to provide value to the industry.It's getting worse because the real estate market has recovered from the 2010 Crash, yet many are still using tactics & methods developed during this time.Everyone in the industry needs to go back and look at what was being done BEFORE 2010 and start using those methods, updating them with current technology.

Each time I wire funds down to Belize the recipient has to go to the bank and sign why they are getting the funds.  

Make sure the previous property management company did their job and communicated a change in management prior to you taking over--along with your contact information.If they have no done this, they should so the tenant doesn't feel like a scam may be going on.Just make sure they're away of where rent payments need to go and who they can contact in the future. 

No reason for me to go the through the hassle of the sale process unless there is some type of gain which the investor is open to and this is where I need the advice.

You don’t want your lender to go out of business while still holding your construction escrow funds.Can you provide me with the contact info of some recent borrowers?