May be to large of a project but hey, fortune favors the bold.

Also see @Chris Clothier's BP Post on 20 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Property ManagementA few comments/questions (perhaps from a PM perspective):Willam please see my answers in BOLD.

One of these (Bolded) things can be a logical argument for hiring him, but not both.If straight up hiring this person is so expensive that you're concerned about it, but you think he'll make more money taking a share of the profit (to his benefit), then you have a straightforward math problem that you need to sort out for yourself.

If that gets off track or you need to punt the project, you want to know that BEFORE sinking in a lot more moneyPerhaps think about phasing some build-out to live in a portion of the structure if you are in the area/have the interest, also depending on your money/financing pictureKick butt on the rest of the renovationsSounds like a fun challenge but you also want to be aware of your limitations.Jim Wow thanks for the info haha Answers in bold above.I have thought about selling and probably would if the right deal came along, but something about this project just seems like it could be great, although you mentioned yes, very high risk.

You have some bold ambition!

Well that surely deterred anyone else from being so bold. 

By the way, why is the BOLD function so glitchy?

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(Bolded for emphasis)I'm familiar with how to get the current servicer from MERS but I've yet to figure out how to get the chain of mortgage assignments within the MERS system. 

Notice the bold section.?