So, we are looking for an efficient (energy-wise, because we pay all the utilities), safe, and relatively inexpensive.

Drew is fast, efficient, and responsive.

@Basit Siddiqi Although I was responsible enough to set money aside to go towards the taxes I knew I would owe as an Independent Contractor (it was only for a 9-month period), I still ended up owing more than I expected.

It allows land contracts to contain forfeiture provisions that entitle the seller to seize the property without foreclosing or paying compensation if the buyer defaults at any time during the installment payment period.

Also, in the future have all your tenants sign a mold addendum which definitely protects you prior to such issues.I would force them out by giving them a proper notice from your LEASE terms, for example I can get my property back with a 60 day notice period- which is the proper notice time by law here in Georgia.  

However, after doing this I discovered there's a 6 month "seasoning period."

There are efficiencies for the apartments, such as one boiler, one roof, one location. 

The property had some issues with the city and there were several city council meetings during the contract period.

Would hiring a  lawyer be cost efficient for something like this? 

Can’t trust wholesalers period