Or steps  Never recommeneded if I was the GC as what if the person does not sell the home or it sells for less than what they owe the bank and the GC? 

Just look at the property on google street view, you don't need to go in person, etc. 

If nothing is mentioned about it then I don't get them personally. 

A loaf of bread is $7.The last thing you want to do is lose a great cleaning person over $25.

@Ahmad Aram It can be harder to purchase homes using an LLC as opposed to your personal name.

IRS liens follow the person so they might be willing to negotiate.

So in the end, I will be putting 4 new mobile/modular homes on these lots.Exit Strategy: Rent long term or Lease option to buy.The price of the "Farmhouse" is $175kRepairs: Pressure wash the house, paint inside and out, replace flooring: $10k$15k for fees, inspection, or any other unforeseen expenses$20k for Mobile/Modular Home SetupThe price on the 3 acres behind the farmhouse is $80kRepairs: Paint and new flooring $10k$15k for fees, inspection, or any other unforeseen expenses$20k for Mobile/Modular Home SetupTotal: $645kI have a lender who is willing to cover the deal @75% of the cost.I have a Gator who will cover the EMD.What I need is someone to help me with the Gap between that.

Thus whatever deal the person is marketing better have some strong financials and considerable equity of their own in the deal.This is just the reality of todays market place

More specific: how do you personally keep records? 

I also know that in many cases the llc will protect my personal assets and I fully believe this is either analysis paralysis or just fear of failure.