The property may be occupied and it will be your responsibility to gain access and get the occupant to leave. 

@Ben Leybovich instead of being a smart azz why don't you tell me what to be realistic on instead of a smirk response. 

By the lack of responses on here, maybe there aren't any good real estate lawyers near us

Anyway I really appreciate everyone's responses!

Your response helps a lot.

Laura, thank you for the response.

What kinds of target groups give the highest response rates? 

Rentals conducted as “net leases” (the lessee is responsible for all lease expenses, including taxes, insurance, rent, operating expenses, any mortgage interest/principal payments, etc.), however, generally do not qualify as a trade or business.If Non-recourse:No debt discharge income results from a foreclosure or deed-in-lieu transaction involving only nonrecourse debt.

Who else do I need to talk to to make sure I'm able to do the work I need done with the city, what does the contractor know and what should I be responsible for finding on my own.4.

Hey Todd,Thanks for your response and insight.