The recent clear policy(the actual name escapes me) prevents publically advertising without putting in a listing in the MLS within 24 hours.I don't know how segmented the City is with regards to their MLS'. 

Perhaps a thorough title search would reveal somethingI don't doubt what you are saying at all, but can you reference the federal statute that prevents a note holder from settling on a compromise, via a contract, with the mortgagor? 

If everything goes well, then generally we move to year long leases.As others have stated, while it is necessary to have a lease in place, it does not prevent tenants from moving. 

Then ask for what soft costs (permits) are.Have no clue on an estimate otherwise, since you'll need to prevent moisture from entering via the door.

One is the absolute fear that paralyzes passive investors or sponsors and prevents them from buying additional properties or entering the real estate market.

Polis encourage counties with such limitations not enforce them during COVID as a means to help prevent homelessness I think sets precedent for these limitations to go away at some point in the future. 

Ideally there would be some way to identify the following characteristics:Duplex - Fourplex allowed via zoning (though around Houston we lack zoning), also without deed restriction preventing duplex builds (where community says what is/is not allowed)Dimensions - Ideally 100-150' frontageSquare FootagePriceFlood zone (ideally 500 year+)Neighborhood stats (Crime, School, local storesShould it be as simple as calling a bunch of agents/land brokers and saying what I want or is there a data/software package I can buy?

@Bjorn Ahlblad TY for the link.The article is from 2008 + the suggestions on prevention are "weak" in my opinion. 

Their actual crime prevention ability is highly questionable. 

The worst case scenario is for a person to be exposed to a preventable disease that is 100% fatal.