basically the steps would be1. drive to find a potentially qualified house.2. find out who lives there and what their mailing address is.3. put them into your mailing campaign to start sending them lettersim mainly looking to outsource #2 and #3 and curious as to how you guys do it.  

Sure it's a concern but that wasn't what has led me (so far) to not pull the trigger. 

I checked the county assessor information for the properties and the owners are living at a different address.

My concern is that I do not want to own a property which I intend on rehabbing onlynto find out I am not the owner.

This, however, does not address the differences in loan structure/rate/etc. that come with commercial vs. residential loans.  

I do believe they are entitled to it since they are unlocking the land's potential, but my biggest concern was how little the proportion of the split is.

@Gregg HenryYou could try the county clerk recorders office at 2954 Richardson Drive Auburn, CA, 95603 and run a property profile to see who's holding legal title.The address will match the assessors parcel number which will show you who's paying the tax bill...

From you post, it sounds like you are concerned about resale value - if you want a 2nd set of eyes on the numbers and possible resale concerns, let me know - I'd be happy to take a look.

This tenant has been amazing, and I have no concerns about him not paying us or damaging the property, but I just want to make sure I am protecting our interests.Thanks!

My main concern, quite frankly, isn't the cost, but rather their inability to predict my market or the lack thereof and how to truly overcome a terrible income disparity where I currently live.