The crime rates that you are looking at - do they include in their numbers all the phone harassment/stalking/drama complaints and drug possession?

(That's where I'm going to start tomorrow...)If you are able to suggest any reputable consultants or possess detailed knowledge of the subdivision process, I would love to meet and discuss further. 

See below.In the state of North Carolina, landlords may be able to keep all or a portion of a tenant’s security deposit for the following reasons:  Unpaid rentUnpaid utility billsDamage in excess of normal wear and tearBreach of leaseCosts of re-renting the unitCosts to remove and store tenant’s possessions after an eviction Court costsAny additional unpaid bills the tenant has accumulated during their tenancy that could cause a lien to be placed against the property.Source: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/north-carolina-security-deposit-law-212508442-51.

Buy land, build large industrial building, sign tenant, sell building after possession=BIG profit.Thats it.

Texas, drop money down and take an option, lease it and move in, get your stuff together and pull the trigger.Better, buy sub-to any liens for as long as you can or arrange financing after a year so that you are in a refinance situation and pay the seller off.Seller financing if there is no underlying mortgage, cash down, sweeten with other collateral if you have to.If you can get your stuff together in a timely manner, as mentioned do a standard contract with a future closing and drop money down, get possession prior to closing with a rental amount based on the unpaid balance. :)

Most importantly make sure the foreclosure you are bidding on is the first mortgage and not a second or HOA foreclosure because you'll be taking possession subject to the senior liens if that's the case.

We had them complete an application and the criminal background check revealed multiple convictions, including three DWI's, two possession of marijuana, two theft of under $500, and a few unauthorized vehicle operations.

  #1 the HOA forecloses on your home and the new owner removes you and takes possession

The right professional would possess the ability to identify, enhance, connect, and develop the various aspects of the development.

For damages, take possession and get the unit rent ready ASAP.