I think the City of Milwaukee's DNS code compliance website lastly updated 03/25/15:http://city.milwaukee.gov/CodeCompliance#.VghV4ytcKupshould be updated based upon the state's new Time-of-Sale (TOS) inspection requirements recently passed effective 07/14/15: https://www.wra.org/TimeofSaleQA/

I believe we could make a part of our contract with him, though, that seller agrees not to attach any debts or access the equity, though, for the term of our lease and any extension - in effect, that it accrues to the future property buyer's benefit. 

If you go with only a few to bid on you might waste your time if they've redeemed. 

The Real Estate Agent should have a general idea of the market and know the questions to ask about the property before wasting the time of buyer seller or agents, the lender should also know what your goals are and how to get the deal closed.

You will not be effective trying to pitch a sale at the front door so I'd do whatever it take to get invited inside and try to sit at kitchen table.

I am a true believer in Parallel process and lien construction (the elimination of waste).My goal is to complete two 1400sqft additions in 3 months.

Saves some wasted time.

Lots of time-wasters here, so you really need to pre-qualify before you go wasting your time with quoting every single person who calls in.  3.  

OTHER THAN IT WAS A WASTE OF MONEY!!!

I'm very serious and motivated and will not waste your time.