The nuisance and abatement officer is involved, but they have limited resources and he is pretty much a one man show in handling these issues.

I bet there are plenty of owners in East Cleveland that would pay you to take properties off their hands.

If not, that's already a violation of the lease, but you'd have to let him actually move her in to be in violation.Best bet, give him his broker fee back and tell him you changed your mind.

Are their specific methods or software used to monitor a projects schedule, keep GC's and subs accountable and all involved parties on task?

I'll pay closing (no realtors involved, I'll get an attorney).

It involves real estate and you do have to invest money. 

The timing has to be right for BOTH you and the market you are looking to be involved in and the numbers on a specific deal have to ultimately make financial sense.  

The situation you have described above does not involve either securities or people with no prior relationship.

I wouldn't get involved.

if your a beginner highly unlikely your going to get Zero money down deals.. there will be some closing cost some cost involved.. you should work on some kish up front then go shopping.. nothing spells failure quicker than under funded.