Who the major players are and if anyone has any other feedback on how they manage their properties.

At this point, I'm simply trying to clarify and prioritize a plan of action to get the legal, accounting, and tax planning aspects up to snuff.

In most cases, incidents like this are crimes of opportunity, not planning, so even if you take steps to get information prior, it isn't a certainty that you'll be safe. 

Dont thumb your nose at any job.Also coming from a wow player from way back in the day when boss battles use to last hours not just minutes.

Hi Appy, when dealing with older homes, prioritize thorough inspections to uncover any hidden issues.

There is a certain priority and very likely the insiders have themselves listed in away to make sure they are prioritized. 

Maybe good intro to how it works, what costs you can expect, and some of the players.   

I have been interviewing several of the largest companies in Chicago to turn apartments in a project in Berwyn, and all of the big players are using the same guys I am!

Think owner-occupied 3.5% FHA loans or 5% conventional loans.If you're looking to acquire stable assets to use as cornerstone properties that support your with cashflow from day 0, then you might consider putting more money down to make sure that the rents adequately cover the mortgage costs.Typically speaking, sellers will prioritize offers with higher down-payment amounts (all other terms being equal) because it shows that the buyer is more invested in buying the house and more likely to close on the property.Hope that helps!

(Told you I am a scientist/engineer)So now you have a winner, that is FACTUALLY and 100% accurately based on what your priorites are through a scientiific and data-based model.