My entire career has been working as a government contractor and due to the lack of job security, I've lost my job multiple times. 

I've been running into a bit of an issue gaining leads from local government authorities as far as absentee owners or inherited properties, etc.

I've been running into a bit of an issue gaining leads from local government authorities as far as absentee owners or inherited properties, etc.

I installed an 8" before for a government project, but it was for a rural street and served several hundred houses.

And if it is a HUD owned home it is criminal trespassing on government property.  

Most government agencies that keep this data are online and all have phone numbers. 

I am looking at a project that is a historic building that sits in an Acre and is 8700sf . very walkable to lots of amenities,restaurants,grocery, schools, government offices e t c.in the past i have remodeled SFH ,renovated industrial builings to retail centers (sizes up to 15000sf)Project Scope: i am thinking retrofiting and add an addition and have aprox 32 units of apartments with elevator, and finishes stainles appliances,granite tops, study says that target tenants are milenials,retiress and due to proximity to government offices government employees.current rents go for 1bed 900-1000 and for 2 bd 1100-1200 . the sf need for 1 bed is 800sf ( should be able to rent according to the study for $1200)and for the 2 bed is 1200sf( should be able to rent according to the study for $1400)for this area.14 1 bed x $1000 =$14000 x12=$168,000. year18 2bed x $1200 =$21600x12=$259,000 yeartotal yeqarly income $427,000.00 -8%$34,160)vacancy (study says 3% for this area)=$392,840.00 yerly gross income.using current rents for fast stabilization as the goal is a non recource loan.i have couple questions that i would greately apreciate your input. 1)is it worth going after tax credits and how do i find more information?

PaulThere are many reputable sites on the internet with a glossary of RE terms, I suggest you not go to guru sites or REI type sites but look to schools, universities, law firms, government agencies and professional associations.

I am unsure of how it stands with the local government and have some concerns.    

I customized the graphics of google maps to highlight schools, big businesses, parks, hospitals, government buildings, and so on.