Institutions, private equity firms and family offices will be your best best.

This cluster of towns seem viable because of a high concentration of colleges, state offices, quality public schools and a strong economic base.

My professional experience come in the form of mortgage originator with Wells Fargo and lead residential appraiser for multiple cities in the Hennepin County Assessors office.

Ether way the old tenant called the Health department, the HD sent an enforcement officer over and found that the property is not in compliance.  

I have dropped by the office a few times, seen them at the property and try to stay in the loop.

When I consulted my brokers office they advised me it wasn't worth it.

Ideally you are analyzing from your office and filtering down to only a couple that meet your criteria.

but already there's a curve ball thrown at me...The occupancy inspector office will require that we add a full staircase, either wooden or metal, from the 3rd floor of a brick 3-unit in south STL.  

but already there's a curve ball thrown at me...The occupancy inspector office will require that we add a full staircase, either wooden or metal, from the 3rd floor of a brick 3-unit where I'm buying in St Louis.

It also means not leasing or financing a car, opening a new credit card account, or anything else that can affect your credit report.Part 3: The closing itselfThe closing process itself takes place at one table (either at the office of an attorney or title company), where buyers sign all documents related to their loan and the transaction itself.