Regardless it would be wise to interface with your potential QI now since they must be in place prior to the sale if you continue with a 1031.

Prior to buying my first beach vacation (out of state) rental property, I wanted to use numbers and calculations to asssss my potential investment.  

I have no prior real estate experience, but do plan on getting my real estate license and working towards becoming a broker.

I have yet to check the MLS for details on what may have happened with the prior listings but I will do so soon.I would also be happy to run a few comps for you if that helps (no creepy Realtor motives just one investor helping another), but I won't be able to get to it until Monday...but yes requesting a rent roll (T12) and a contractor walkthrough/inspection are solid ideas for sure.

On a speaker call it came to light that the roof had told the agent 90 days prior there were leaks... however he didn't disclose on the SPQ or TDS.. it just said, we have never lived in the home.

Prior ownership: The HOA owns the building, so in other words, all of the owners own the building.

You may also want a clause in your purchase agreement that the evictions need to be completed and tenants removed prior to you taking possession.

He confirmed that for Stewart's position is that there must be either a quiet title action or a quitclaim from the prior owner (the delinquent taxpayer.)

They can offer advice as well if your place needs anything prior to renting it. 

The top unit was rehabbed prior to the tenant moving in (end of 2015) and the move in checklist says "new" for everything.