Sign contractArrange property inspectionsGet Municipal Certification from SellersGet details of Well/Septic inspections from Seller (if applicable)Get details of current Tenant security deposits from sellerGet copies of current tenant leases (if applicable)Arrange insuranceRegister building ownership with relevant CityMy intent is to fix/spruce up each apartment, increase the rent, and ask each current Tenant to re-apply for tenancy if they want and can match the new rent.This way I can evict the bad tenants, improve the cash flow and start fresh, all simple stuff, but being new to Michigan and the US, I would like some advice on what I (must) be missing in this process, or even what I cant do (to avoid legal mess and costs)CheersDavid

The holder of the current tax certificate is open to hearing my offer however, by due diligence, I'm curious if anyone's experienced a situation where, after the new unwarranted tax deed from the county is awarded, the previous mortgage lien resurfaces on the title?

We met with the building department and asked about whether getting a Certificate of Use would be an issue in light of not having updated architectural drawings and having unpermitted changes. 

Check out Aceable agent to get the certificate and use PREP agent to study for the exam.

That may not be the case here since those large single mapped parcels are more common as you head east, but it is worth checking because you may just need to do a parcel segregation at the County and at most file a Certificate of Compliance to confirm the legal lot status. 

Given that we plan to potentially establish an LLC through which to operate, we are exploring a business banking account.We understand that we would have to register the company, receive the certificate, obtain Tax ID no. etc, before setting up a business account, should we go that route.Our question is; Is there any value to investing in real estate through a business banking account (as newbies) or could this potentially have negative consequences - i.e. being refused an FHA loan, should it be an option for us to buy as individuals, but with the capital coming from our business account. 

Our welcome basket includes a gift certificate to a local coffee shop for them to try so they can get to know the community.

When the new rules regarding STVRs on the island went into effect, there was a 180 day deadline to apply for the non-conforming use certificate for established STVRs and after that only properties that successfully received that certificate OR were in resort zoned areas, were allowed to continue operating their rentals. 

Or is it as easy as filling out the Certificate of Limited Liability Company form and sending it into the Idaho Secretary of State's office?

You don't need to be licensed or any type of certification to sell real estate in Mexico.