Then you will have the remaining certificates that did not sell at the auctions. 

Keep your eyes open for something zoned residential or mixed use commercial/residential, with a historical Certificate of Occupancy, for an overall pretty sweet deal on the financing. 

A referendum seeking to overturn strict new regulations governing short-term rentals in the city of San Diego has enough signatures to force a public vote, setting the stage for a contentious, protracted fight.With the certification Tuesday of the referendum petitions by the San Diego City Clerk, the city’s short-term rental regulations will be put on hold, potentially for as long as two years."...

Owner/property manager needs to file the paperwork for a judgment for possession if for non payment of rent or for anything else one needs to file a notice to cease and than a notice to quit and than you may file eviction paperwork.Once you have been awarded  judgment for possession you need to file the certification on same day and than wait 3 business days and file your warrant for removal.

I am also working toward my appraiser's certification at the moment.

I can let you know if it's ever been inspected and what to look out for.MA real estate laws say that you can't rent to a family with kids under 7 unless you have a lead certificate on file with the state and the anti-discrimination laws say you can't not rent to a family because they have a kid under 7 (even if it's because you know there's lead paint), so they basically made it so that any rental with more then 1 bedroom has to be deleaded.

They have the original will and the notorized death certificate, but are having difficulties getting answers from the county.  

-Obtain estoppel certificates from all tenants-Check their renewal options to make sure you aren't stuck with low paying tenants-Who is responsible for building systems?

You can usually use proof of one class certificate for other cities.

@Josh HouserYou should have your attorney draft the contract for your contractors that include indemnification language and also make sure to have proper insurance language and get an insurance certificate