You may be able to send a self addressed stamped envelope to the municipality of your choice and ask for after the auction unsold liens listing. 

Regardless of your choice of path here, you MUST first fully understand all that is involved as a landlord, paying special attention to operating costs and how to evaluate deals and your market you intend to invest in.

If a tenant is in place they have two choices pay or get out.

And if no information is available, then perhaps that is a red flag right which indicates they may not be the right choice for your project.Also to say that “It's once you get near the end that it's easy for the contractor to move on to other jobs.” is relatively unwise.

Great choices on the finishes.  

Can you add additional landscape elements to compliment your choice color?

HUD allows for the highest LTV and flips into a perm loan after construction so it's the best first choice on these types of facilities.

I had to give your reasoning to one I am using as we speak.Given the choice between setting one up or spending energy being proactive about running things in a safe way, I say put energy into learning how not to be sued first, setting up entities second when starting out.

Right now your only choice if sitting on the benches is to admire the siding ;)

In million dollar plus, you need to put much more thought into everything from paint choices to lighting fixtures, to plumbing fixtures, countertops, and appliances.