Having a solid contractor who can give you bids helps for sureLessons Learned:I have had a couple of clients out of state not fly out and see their property in person & then be disappointed about some things after closingGeneral Tips:I'm sure you are well versed in the Dallas Fort Worth market but this is a nice little tool to have https://www.areavibes.com/ this website gives you a nice overview of streets and zip codes and a total livability score. 

Does physically going to downtown reveal more info than the Cook County Circuit court website?

@Ricardo Guzman-Hernandez your PMC should be able to provide you copies of court notices and other supporting paperwork.You can also Google the court - many now have a website where they post case updates.

When I pressed them about the dead LLC they said that the error must be on my end.Screen shot directly from the Ohio Secretary of State website below.

Once you have selected this market, begin doing researching on the current regulations as well as the political climate regarding STRs in that market and whether or not there are any upcoming proposals on the market docket that may shift or change the current regulations.

Most people who buy in Costa Rica do it for lifestyle and they might rent (or not) to cover the cost and maybe make a little profit.Unless mentioned otherwise, when responding on that topic I know or I have assumed that people are potentially interested in an investment property, not a lifestyle property because this is an "investment" website and people talk about STR.

The websites were up and down all the time.

The book is already available on the website but I did not know that at the time! 

I know you can look at various websites that will give you overall rental stats for a certain radius. 

Or the listing agent includes it in the property info on their website, or shares it when a showing is scheduled.