Total purchase price, down payment, amortization of loan, estimated repairs, will the repairs be included in the loan, closing costs, will they be included in the loan, breakdown expenses into: taxes, insurance, repairs, utilities, reserves, legal fees like certificates of occupancy or rental permits, and anything else. 

Do you guys think it might serve me well to earn a certification by taking a course that is associated with CCIM to highlight that I am invested in the subject matter?

@Jennie MonfriedDo you have a current elevation certificate?

If it doesn't have a lead certificate on file, it IS going to cost you to delead, the state has pretty much made it mandatory at this point, at least if you want to avoid the liability of a lead paint lawsuit from a past tenant.

Would you be willing to provide a copy of your GC License, your Certificate of General Liability Insurance, and your Certificate of Workman's Compensation Insurance?

All four properties are with a single management company that up until recently has been great to work with.Recently there have been a variety of issues with repairs, certificate of occupancy inspections, and the accounting statements for each property so we are looking to make a change. 

I used to think the K-9 Good Citizen certificate was a good alternative, but I've recently met too many unruly dogs that have it, like the testing got too slack or something.

Or assign the certificate of sale.

Third, I'd want to know if they do tax planning and are actively involved in estate planning, trust accounting and asset management aspects.If you get a positive response in all three of these areas you have a home run on the technical side.Gauge their ethical manner, their personality, would they be trustworthy as an advisor (you don't want a drunk and there are many).Know how they bill, ask about a quick question and any retainer fee and hourly rate.If they do not have the CPA designation (not really required) ask what their education is and what certifications they do have.

Some auctions are to sell Tax Lien Certificates (TLC) and others are Tax Deed (TD) sales.In either case knowing what is going on is important.