I guess this is uncharted territory, so I will investigate lenders and see if there is any way to do this.

I've been investigating Israeli Tama-38 projects lately, and I'm curious to know if anyone else has ever invested in one and if so what their thoughts were.

I also plan on talking with the police once the lights are fixed just so they're aware, although I don't think they'll proactively investigate.

I'll have to investigate how to resolve the oil-primer odor.

I'm sure thumbtack has some sort of complaint system, and investigate if this contractor you hired has a contractors license..tell them to go ahead with the liens (it's usually a way to try to scare you to pay the ridiculous invoice..) you have proof on the agreed price, and proof that the unit isn't working!

We called our friends at the vice squad and they came to investigate which probably took them more trips to the parlor than necessary but they were able to confirm what was going on.

I need to see the inside and investigate further so that I can really see how they compare.

Unless the buyer is a private investigator, it’s worth the potential cost to hire the title company to do the investigating related to the title of the property.  

Do either of you guys have certain criteria you look for that would suggest a deal is at least interesting and deserves further investigation?

I completely agree with the value of boots on the ground, so I plan to invest in the part of town I already know and send an observant friend to investigate any properties that look like a great deal.