If owner did get a HECM/reverse in 2009 and died thereafter let's guess in 2020 the heirs needed to file probate if there was more than $50000 assets to the deceased person's name including equity.

If you bought notes in a judicial state you have to file proper demands, complaints and go through the court system.

If you can't find what you're looking for, try the BiggerPockets' FilePlace: https://www.biggerpockets.com/files It contains hundreds of files such as ebooks, checklists, and spreadsheets for real estate investors.

What is the subs steal your materials or file a lien on your property because the GC never paid them?

I always file for extensions so my 2021 tax returns (which will look a lot better) will not be done any time soon. 

@Ron Brady,One thing I ALWAYS do when getting an appraisal done, I send them an excel file listing all of my improvements done the house. 

Talk to your CPA about tax return, almost definitely you will need to file Partnership return per each state where you'll purchase properties.

We are getting templates and file folders ready for the new year. 

One of my investment properties had two, separate plumbing issues (wthin 2 years of one another) that we filed claims for.

If it were mine, I'd put in a very small rental office, just a half door walk up with a room for a desk and 8 tall file cabinets (and a half bath for management use).Sleeve A/C and electric heat the office with some benches out front for residents and wanna-renters to sit on.And use the rest of the place as rent-able units, except for maintenance storage areas.