Tax records have nothing to do with permits etc. 

A few terms that will make this owner financing work for me as the seller: 50% down on the purchase price (it is raw land fully entitled and permit ready to build) and taking the 1st deed position.

Check with town permitting or GC if need additional parking, landscaping and rain drainage.

Properties in areas undergoing revitalization are especially attractive for investors looking to buy low and achieve high nightly rates.Regulation-Friendly Market: Compared to many other large metros, Indianapolis has relatively relaxed short-term rental regulations, making it easier for property owners to get into the market without facing excessive restrictions or permitting hurdles.

Got a permit back in 20 days this year.

the price of the lot and the permits ?

I would expect buy-to-lease strategy is suitable strategy for people without "hardcore" backgrounds in interconnection, permit application, system design and project management.

After getting my first property, I was then told "You need to go out there and figure it out yourself" so all of the permits, insurance, etc I was left on my own to figure out.

You can do it without permits for less then 1/3 the cost and buyers will still pay a significant premium for a building with an illegal basement.

Most residential developers specialize in one of three areas: - Entitlements & Permitting (Paper Lots) - Horizontal Development (Finished Lots) - Vertical Development (Finished Homes)Some developers focus on multiple, depending on the market, their risk tolerance, and other factors.Historically, we've focused on entitlements and permitting, with some horizontal development.