I want to collect as many lists as i can including the probate list,, tax delinquent list, code violations, vacants, and divorces.

Jaison, the LLC is an extension of you since you own the LLC.

Any suggestions on a "middleman" to take of collecting the payments, and keeping records? 

The best was the month long trip to Australia where he was going to be completely unreachable and unavailable despite being told that deadline to close was at the end of the month.After pleading with FNMA for an extension, my attorneys kept trying to schedule a date to close. 

It's a big book full of practical advice from marketing, screening, leases, collecting rent, etc.

great insights based on your extensive experience @Holly Williams 

You’ll do fine just remember to wear a bulletproof vest and pack heat when you collect rents 

Collect new security deposit from him and have him sign the new lease.

At first the owner asked for his price, then said that instead of receiving the money, he wanted a different property that was in rentable shape where he could collect income right away.

They simply didn't want the property anymore due to the extensive legal issues that came with it and their father's past.