I also put the building permits in my name, and is the homeowner, you are allowed to do this.  

@Charles Jacobs Find out if all city/code permits have been pulled for the work that's being done on this fire gutted property it's not the usual someone steals the cooper out the home and plumbers going back in with PVC deal.

Make sure areas are all permitted if not, this can be a good thing.  

For my part, I am a little worried about long-term prospects in Syracuse.

Walking the property should help you get a better feel for the investment prospects and you may notice or uncover something that will make you lean more one way or the other.

The previous PM/Owner did not apply for occupancy permits for more than 20 tenants with current leases.How can I remedy this?

Hey BP,I was hoping you all could give me some guidance in creating a CMA for a prospective property.

Consider finding other investors in your area that also have cash and pool your money so your prospects are larger in number.

I think you have a few possible options.One is to get one if those loans unique to Texas that permits you to pay the back property taxes.Hard money is primarily based on equity but is typically suitable if you occupy property at the time of funding.If the property has substantial deferred maintenance, you may be unable to get any other kind of financing until it meets certain criteria.

Have you checked your city ordinances for zoning and permits for what you intend on doing?