Plus the big box stores are not cheaper on lumber most of the time. 

Search the rent to value ratio in the forums for more info.

Right across the street from this property is a newly renovated apartment building http://www.arlingtongroveapts.com/index.aspx  Researching the area:https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/...https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/n/wells-goodf...http://www.stltoday.com/search/?

This one needs a complete demolition (other than the brick box) and redo.

2- How do you search for liens on a property?

Search on Angie's List or ask around at your local REIA.

Do you have any particular sites you would use to search for investment properties.

Good luck with your search. 

I know the point of a LLC is to protect your personal assets and therefore it is usually recommended not to include your name, use a PO box, etc., when creating the entity.

There's info and Q/A's available on it through an internet search.