We are very familiar with the local markets, have the lender & real estate connections etc. 

If your looking for distressed properties in which you can add value I would start going to your local REIs and start networking.

We'll have a guest speaker, VP of commercial and multifamily lending at a local community bank, joining us and will be speaking on all things leverage.  

I called my local city court clerk and they did not have it and said I needed to try the county clerk (which is the superior court where I went in person)I have heard you can go to the “local court of the clerk” and obtain this list that details all properties in pre-foreclosure Does anyone know where I can go to get this list? 

I then check to see if there are any local laws that limit the number of STR rentals in the municipality.

It needs to be downslope from your house and a good distance (10 yards in my estimation but check your local codes).

Are there any local land brokers that come recommended?

We are a local chicago mortgage banker and have very competitive products to help you with creative financing and also your portfolio of single families as well!

Look up your local laws and see what it says about lease renewal. 

Have you considered investing outside your local geography?