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.

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. 

Secondly my fiance prefers a top unit (the two top units are a 1 bed and 2 bed and the 2 bed makes more money so i want to rent that out)I plan on having all the tenants switch to yearly leases (they dont have a choice on that matter cause my insurance is more expensive if they are month to month).

Those are your cheapest choice, as long as you're under the 10 mortgaged property limit.

Wouldn’t be my first choice. 

Be more selective on property management choices, first property manager kept rent for herself and still owes me money Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

If you have to move and turn into a rental that is your choice. 

About to wrap up "Art of the Deal" by Trump and getting ready to start reading "Investing in REIT's" by Ralph Block.The latter was a choice inspired by advice in Mary Buffett's "Buffettology" about getting specialized and fully understanding the business you're investing in.

If not, see the next two choices strategies.Do you want to keep her as a tenant?