Last year January MN enacted the biggest # of changes all were added details and raised the bar of requirement for Landlords, including some specifically detailing how a listing must be detailed.

I'm new to real estate investing and looking to connect with local investor.Thank youWhat are specific goals? 

My approach is conservative and focused on finding properties that meet specific criteria to ensure solid returns.If you’re interested in multifamily investing and would like to explore potential partnership opportunities, feel free to reach out!

If you want the exact process you'd need to speak directly to the planning/zoning dept and specifically ask them these questions to outline the exact process for this property. 

The problem is no one book is going to be detailed enough for your specific state and county.Right here on BP there are lots of discussions about tax liens.

Chris Clothier provided regular video updates, and the property management team sent frequent emails with property-specific details, tenant situations, and proactive solutions.

Happy to connect if you have any specific questions you are looking to get answered or just want a general run down of the investing landscape here.

Any luck on motivating realtors in the area to actually get operating expenses/lease agreements for Jackson County specifically George?

After they asses what all needs replacing or what they feel needs replacing they'll submit to you what they're willing to cover and deductibles and payments etc. 

Of course your specific return requirements will vary, so figure out what the numbers are for your market, analyze them to determine margins and decide if that is an appropriate return for the risk you are taking.