I have verified the builder's track record with 2 cities' building inspection department.

I really not clear if the tax deed holder owns the property i checked the records and the county does show a sale in the amount of the tax deed.

The best place to find them might be the city/township assessors office, which will have records of all the sales in their area.

I think it really depends on your track record, financial position, and ability to raise other funds.

However I am not clear if my track record as a business owner and of a commercial building is the kind of experience that is expected of someone trying to leverage out to bigger multi-family buildings.

So Verizon issued a charge off record and after a few months, I found that out from my credit report.

They are all a matter of public record.

Also, they have no mortgage recorded, and the back taxes/ recorded judgment liens are relatively low.

You can even look up court record online for your county to make sure that probate case has been closed for the original owner.

By filing the 1099s and keeping the records on file, you can show the IRS that the monies you paid the contractors were related to your business in the event you were audited.