Agree with Mitch, private money would be my first option, hard money usually requires a track record of success or if you are new comes at a very steep price.

Reaching out to the City to see the number of new construction permits, evaluating the area infrastructure, state of the market economy, determining whether the major industries players (aka employers) will remain intact due to Amazon effect, etc.My best!

My credit union permits bill payment to/from any other account if you know the routing and account numbers (same information that is on a paper check). 

Sounds like just the land / zoning / permit rights to build. 

My lease says the house does not permit smoking in the house. 

Then if your local laws permit, garnish the ex-tenant's wages for a weekly payment to you until the judgment is paid.

My deal points are:9 units1 House (3b/1b)8 Casitas (1b/1b)Rents $350 for the Casitas $850 for the house Electric Billed DirectWater, sewer, and trash included in rentLot looks to be permitted for four additional units (need to verify) Property taxes $3200 per year The sellers are older, retiring, and have not kept the best financials so I am working on projections right now. 

I'd have to agree, want it, and it would have to be permitted by the city (Actual Permit)

Also Cincy is now requiring every STR to get a permit, so the days of going under the city’s radar are numbered. 

If someone isn't pulling permits to flip a house they're probably cutting corners.