Hey @Allende Hernandez - nice work with cross-checking the tax delinquent status.I've heard this issue come up with a few other people over the past few months (specifically regarding the tax delinquent status not actually being up to date in their system, even though the data was pulled from a fairly recent date), but that's the first I've heard of the actual ownership being that far off... that is a little concerning.I think the accuracy of some counties is somewhat dependent on the county itself (because some counties are very good at providing current data, others are pretty bad).

I do know of student landlords with 20+ units that have been able to implement effective management systems so that they can be as hands off as they wish.

They allow a free demo period but the system does cost around $97/month.

Just in general Dave Ramsy's envelope system works good. 

@Stanley Kong  There are disclaimers on listings.. any item on a listing is subject to second party verification.I really like the big bold one on the Charleston SC MLS system" if square footage is important measure"  this clearly denotes sq. ft. is estimated if you want it exact you need to do your own measuringIn the foreclosure or distressed asset business some of the best deals are when the bank or seller mis states sq ft..

Basically, I build computer models of social systems.

- How is the school system in this area?

@Jay Hinrichs, I agree that there are a lot of things that can go wrong during a construction project, but I'm using a modular system of building, so we don't have all the headache of bad framing/roofing contractors, etc etc.I appreciate the input!

@Nathan MillerThere is a National system managed by the RCMP.  

I am a Systems Engineer at an MSP in Tempe, AZ.