It'll depend on a lot of things: access to public utilities (water, sewage, roads, power, etc), terrain that affects the type of foundation and build process needed, etc.

They see the initial transfer of deed from a person to the trust, but then the change of beneficiary is not publicly visible nor is the beneficiary's identity publicly visible, usually.Remember, however, that the financing is still the responsibility of the people whose names are on the loan - that doesn't change.

Looking at the tax bill shows a breakdown of where everything is paid to including Dunedin, Schools, Health, etc. 

Is it unheard of to find good deal on public MLS?

Checking public records is free so you could pass on the savings to the applicants and potentionally have more applicants to choose from.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/publications/tenantl...also stop by a realtor or property manager and pick up a sample lease 

I've got 3 kids and it will be hard enough for them to move to a new town, I don't need them dealing with health concerns and a disgusting house.  

Every bank and credit union is required to have a public CRA file.

That is public information and worst case you can look up the docket at the courthouse if they are not electronic.

First we ( I ) need to see if it's a good fit.I use the MLS ( via agents ) and a public system that links into the MLS that is for local properties in my area.I'm not a big fan of "turnkey" either.