Thank you for that info! 

Let me state this plainly; no reputable lender, in this day and age of NMLS licensing and the ramifications against the individual loan originator and the broker, will "work with you" to get a loan through. 

I have contacted a few agents and I tell them what I'm looking for and if they can locate C= and B properties in these areas with all the pertinent info such as occupancy rate, rents, property management company, etc.

I'm trying to find the contact info for the trustee of a name like the "John Q.

There's no reason not to buy it finished.Summary:  from the info you gave, buy it finished.

We literally just took over the property last month so I don't have too much info on this but I believe where we are, it's pretty safe neighborhood.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

You will need to do a 506(c) if you wish to advertise and that is accredited onlyYou can do a 506(b) which allows non accredited but sophisticated but you cannot advertisePublishing info requesting people to fund a deal is not recommended since it violated sec regulations (note I am not an attorney)

Looking for info on when the local Bexar County auction is. 

I’ll definitely re-create the spreadsheet I am using and incorporate @Justin Fox’s info and your recommendation to run differing scenarios.