I guess the brighter side of this is I can be a sponge, a blank slate and pick up advice and skills necessary to THRIVE.

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I would not yet go to Scott, but rather go to city hall building office (they're on the opposite side of zoning) and just say that you're about to buy this property and whether they see any problems in you obtaining a building permit as such.

In a perfect world: (in no particular order): Square/rectangular shape, 1-story, open floor plan, lower pitched roof fully trussed, slab on grade monolithic foundation, 24 o.c framing everywhere, T1-11 plyw. siding, minimal windows, minimal doors, minimal trim, minimum code electrical/HVAC/plumbing, carpet everywhere, avoid tile, laminate countertops, Home Depot cabinets, basic fixtures and appliances, no fencing, no trees or old stumps, minimize landscaping, minimize driveways and walkways, forget pavers, cleared flat lot, no fill, utility hookups available in front of house and best case they are aleady tapped, inspectors are easy to work with and pass everything the 1st time, subs show up when they need to and actually care.

The properties are on Cleveland's west side in Ohio City South of Lorain and in Eco Village South of Gordon Sq. so they are definitely older in age.  

The market is hot right now.

Not ideal mind you, no windows, only access would be through the garage (although the tenant would also get a garage), the only access I'd have to "my" side of the garage would be through the outside, etc.

Another side note, does my title company or attorney have to be in the same city as I am to work with them?

And, I would strongly recommend the western side of Arlington, say Center Street and west toward Ft Worth, if you're south of I-30. 

I haven't been down there in about 6 months but last time I was down there it was extremely crowded (and incredibly hot in the summer as there is not much shade).Also, if you want to pay, you can go to rexreport.com and the owner of that company compiles all the foreclosures with additional useful information.And if you want tax foreclosures, go to lgbs.com and that is where you will find those properties.Good luck.