If uncertain, a financial advisor or real estate attorney can provide tailored guidance.

For properties in Central Ohio, you can access records through the Franklin County Recorder's Office, which provides a public records search tool to help you look up property details, including any liens.

I am looking to begin the process of a 10+ year plan to build out a sustainable REI enterprise which would ultimately provide me with significant passive income and net worth to make a legacy business for my family.

People don’t get paid a lot for providing a contact information on someone who say is in foreclosure.  

A lot of hosts I know use pool fences, safety signs, and provide life jackets to help reduce risk.

It is hard to beat the appreciation, cashflow, tax benefit and the hedge it provides against inflation. 

@Sean Regan We provide a breakdown on scoping based on "required" vs "recommended".

This would hopefully maintain strong cashflow from the property will providing some capital to use for the next property acquisition. 

We have allowed tenants to resolve past due debts or provide letters from previous apartment complexes confirming that damages or unpaid rent were not their responsibility.

Your time is a huge factor in this, Nathan has a great post above that provides in fine detail here.